![]() ![]() Ansu is a delightful player when he’s on song, but the fact that Barca were prepared to force him out of the club this summer tells you everything you need to know. The American is clearly not rated by Xavi, and yet he has been offered an olive branch by the coach and the opportunity to resurrect his fading career.īarca are desperate for a commanding right-back to both help in attack and be strong and agile at the back.ĭest hasn’t impressed over the past couple of seasons including when he was on loan, so this is very much the last chance saloon for him at Barca.Ĭan he become as important for Xavi as Eto’o was for Pep in 2008-09? Ansu Fati Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images I’m getting Guardiola-Eto’o vibes with Sergino Dest. Sergino Dest Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images There are a handful of players that have a point to prove over these next few weeks and months too. In a week’s time the Catalans will play Juventus in their first match of a tour of the USA, and will also take in friendlies against Arsenal and Manchester United before flying home for the Gamper match against Tottenham Hotspur.Īlthough each match is unlikely to have the intensity of a league game, it will still provide Xavi with the opportunity to run the rule over his players and see who is already up for the forthcoming season. ![]() Pre-season training has already begun in earnest for FC Barcelona, as players slowly but surely work their way back to match fitness. ![]()
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