Dominik Livakovic savours dream Barcelona debut and credits Dani Olmo for smooth start | OneFootball

Dominik Livakovic enjoyed a dream Barcelona debut, starting ahead of Wojciech Szczesny in a 3-1 win at Sevilla. The Croatian, 31, said a familiar face helped him settle quickly.

Hansi Flick’s choice in goal dominated the build-up, with the coach handing Livakovic a debut despite earlier saying Szczesny was deputy to Joan Garcia. Flick later stressed the pick was tactical rather than a permanent reshuffle. Livakovic discussed the night with reporters, according to Mundo Deportivo.

"We have achieved a perfect start to the season and we have to continue like this," he said. He also highlighted the team effort needed to break down Sevilla after the interval.

"From the first day I’ve had Dani Olmo. I played with him at Dinamo Zagreb six or seven years ago."

"It has been easy because they are young guys and it’s like a family. It’s very easy to adapt here."

He reserved praise for Raphinha after the Brazilian’s treble. "Congratulations to Raphinha, who scored a hat-trick, incredible!"

"Also the goalkeeping coach, Joan and Tek (Szczesny) are fantastic guys. Tek spoke a lot with me today, and so did the coach."

His arrival adds depth, and competition with Szczesny behind the established Garcia could be one of Barcelona’s season-long subplots.

Source: Goal.com

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