Kubasi: The goal of winning the Champions League is not pressure, at Barcelona I knew I had to win everything

. We have to go out and do our best to win every game and try to perform well.

Q: I won’t ask you directly about Mbappe, but you also have to face Yamal in training. Which one is more difficult, blocking Mbappe or blocking Yamal?

Answer: Both are difficult. I played more against Yamal in training and he can always beat you from any direction, and the same goes for Mbappe on the pitch. I think both of them are very unique. They play important roles in their respective teams and are great players.

Q: Is the Frenchman (Mbappe) the most difficult forward you have ever faced?

A: Yes, especially because of his mobility and shot quality. It's always complicated.

Q: On a personal level, you are competing for individual awards due to your outstanding performance. You were nominated for the COPA Award and now the Golden Boy Award. But being a centre-back seems to get the short end of the stick in these awards, doesn't it?

Answer: I always pay more attention to team work and team honor. If you do that well, the team becomes like a big family, and individual honors will naturally follow. It's recognition for a job well done, but it's the collective that matters and I have to focus on that.

Q: You always seem very cautious, very calm and down to earth. If you drift away at any time, who will pull you down?

A: Mainly my family, my parents, my friends and the agency. They helped me a lot. I have to always be myself, whether on the court or in the street, nothing changes.

Q: How do you cope with becoming famous and becoming a Barcelona player? Has your life changed much?

A: Yes, it changes your life, but I am a quiet boy who likes to stay at home and not get into trouble on the streets.

Q: You don’t look like someone who would cause trouble.

Answer: No (laughing).

Q: Have you ever had to pull a teammate from the cloud? I think of Yamal.

A: Because he is so good and so many people are targeting him, there are always people saying frustrating things to him, but he has a strong mind. He doesn't have to worry about that and has to keep doing what he's doing: playing football and being a good guy.

Q: You and Yamal have known each other since you came to Barcelona. What do you think of his development?

A: When I came to Barcelona, ​​Lamin was already in the team. It was obvious from an early age that he could succeed. I'm happy for what he's been through, it's not easy. People think success is easy, but they don’t see the hard work behind it. I'm very happy for him.

Q: Now let’s talk about the national team. Your role is different here than at Barcelona. How do you feel?

Answer: It is always a sense of pride to join the national team and represent the country. I always give 100% and train with all my strength. If I get the chance to play, I'm going to show that I can do it, and if not, just be a good part of the team and the family.

Q: What does Delafoot want from you?

Answer: Be myself. He wants the same things from me as he did at Barcelona, ​​although here our defense is not as advanced, but the philosophy is almost the same: keep the ball at your feet and control the tempo of the game.

Q: Does this also help with adaptation?

A: Yes, it helps a lot because you are used to organizing offense from the back.

Q: You also have many Barcelona teammates here. I guess that makes it easier.

A: Yes, it is always easier to share the court with someone you normally train with.

Q: Another name: Dean Heison. Some time ago, someone from the Football Association told me that the future central defender combination of the national team will be Pau Kubasi and Dean Heizen. What does this mean to you?

A: I don’t think it’s a responsibility. Everyone has their own path. We are all in a growing age and must improve every day. I think we're doing a good job and if we have the opportunity to play together for many years, then let's continue. If not, we both have to struggle on our own.

Q: There are two very important games now, which can almost guarantee qualification for the World Cup, and they are at home.

A: Yes, there are two key games now. If we win and play well, we will almost make it to the World Cup. And having our fans at home is an added advantage that helps us win.

Q: You missed (the entry list) for the European Cup last time. You were still young and just starting out (in the first team). Then you went to the Olympics. What does participating in the World Cup mean to you?

Answer: The World Cup is the most important event for football players. Every kid dreams of playing in the World Cup. If given the opportunity, we will seize it with great desire, enthusiasm and pride.