Barcelona attacker Fermin Lopez says he'll miss coach Xavi.

Xavi handed Fermin his debut this season and will leave the job at the end of the campaign.

"Everyone likes to play and do well," he said. "I went through a period in which I wasn't as good as I was at the beginning, but these are processes that happen throughout the season. I'm young, I have to learn, I learn from my teammates. The coach helps me a lot and now I feel good again. Let's make sure it lasts as long as possible!

"What was Xavi telling me? Always the same. To stay calm and that everything would then be okay. He always helps me a lot in every way. Back against Athletic? I was angry but not only for myself, but because it was an opportunity to reduce the gap in the standings and we didn't win. And I didn't play a good game and I was a little more angry. But in the end you think that the game is over and that another opportunity will come next week.

"Rely on the people around you. If you play a bad match and your teammates or coach come to encourage you and give you confidence so that you can do well in the next match... Well, everything is easier.

"Will I miss Xavi? Yes of course. Here at the club he has given me almost everything because, since I arrived from loan, he is the person who has had the most faith in me. He always gave me that confidence, the opportunity to be a first-team player, and obviously we will miss him."