Mundo Deportivo: Fermin Scores Four in Four Matches, Gordon Becomes Barcelona's Attacking Weapon

According to Mundo Deportivo, Fermin Lopez and Anthony Gordon have injected vitality into Barcelona's attack through goals, assists and constant pressing, becoming important attacking outlets for the team after the first four league matches.

Some players need time to adapt, while others appear to arrive with urgency and determination. The 23-year-old Fermin Lopez and the 25-year-old Anthony Gordon belong to the latter group.

The Andalusian player is already very familiar with the Barcelona environment, but he went through an especially difficult summer, and a foot injury meant he returned to the squad with even greater determination. Gordon, who recently joined from the Premier League, needed only four matches to become one of the most productive attacking players under Hans Flick.

Fermin is the best example of the attacking spirit Flick wants to instill in the team. He can score, assist, press continuously and make forward runs. He can play both in midfield and as a forward, while his movement creates space for Yamal, who wears the No. 10 shirt. He can appear inside the penalty area and return to a deeper position to participate in pressing only seconds later.

After four league matches, Fermin has already scored four goals, while he scored only six in the entire league last season. His outstanding performance at Mestalla ultimately showed that he is in top form. He scored the team's second goal with his left foot, assisted Yamal for the opener, and provided an assist for Raphinha's third goal. He was also involved in a goal move that was eventually ruled out due to reasons such as offside or a foul, and he completed an impressive individual run before hitting the post with his shot. The Man of the Match award went to him.

While Fermin continues to enjoy scoring goals, Gordon is also tirelessly searching for his first goal. Although he has not scored yet, the fast winger continues to create chances and provide assists for his teammates.

When Gordon joined Barcelona from Newcastle United, he carried additional pressure from his high transfer fee, but his response was immediate: he has already provided five assists in the first four league matches. He delivered two assists on his debut against Elche, added another against Rayo Vallecano, and registered his fourth assist at Mestalla.

Two of those assists were for Raphinha and another two were for Fermin. In addition, he forced an own goal from Rayo Vallecano defender Lejeune. Even without scoring, Gordon's attacking output has remained consistent.

Another statistic highlights Gordon's excellent start: in just four matches, he has matched the five assists he provided while wearing a Newcastle United shirt last season.

After the departures of Lewandowski, Ferran Torres and Rashford, Barcelona need goals. At least for now, the team's answer has been collective contributions. Raphinha is scoring, Yamal is scoring, Fermin is scoring, while Gordon is creating opportunities.

The constant exchange of positions and responsibilities among forwards, midfielders and wingers is one of the biggest strengths of this Barcelona side. The team has scored 17 goals in its first four league matches.