There were several excellent performers for Barcelona during their comprehensive 5-0 victory over Real Betis on Saturday evening. Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo both scored their first goals for the club, which delighted head coach Xavi Hernandez, while the likes of Jules Kounde and Frenkie de Jong delivered once again.
One player whose performance went under the radar is Gavi. The 19-year-old played a big part in the victory without being directly involved in any of the goals.
Still, Xavi did not care about this, and he heaped praise on Gavi, whom he deemed to be an essential part of the Barcelona side.
“Gavi is the heart of the team, he is a fundamental player. Many said that he was going to play less this season, but he is an exemplary footballer.”
Gavi appeared to thrive paying in midfield against Betis, which is a position that he has rarely featured in over the last 12 months. However, with Joao Felix having established himself on the left wing for Barcelona, it opens the door for Gavi to be played more in his natural position.
RAWDEAL49
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performance were all good the team played well but this how I know many people dont watch football in detail like Busi who always goes unnotice to the eyes of many the same often happen to frankie this dude is a world class player and give a very outstanding performace yesterday but it went unnotice to many but I saw you Frankie awesome Job
ishti
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Not a single bad performance. Firing from all cylinders
Hritangshu93
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For me it would be Oriel Romeu....the pivot....as well as De Jong.....Gavi is good...but he is so arrogant....he needs to work on that
coteknos
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There are dumb comments about Gavi being arrogant. He is 19 and starting for one the biggest clubs in Europe. To do well that young at that level, you really need to believe your are exceptional and phenomenal. Let Gavi be Gavi and stop the criticism of a great young player in a very good generation at Barça. Judge him for his skill, motivation, and determination to win
Oladips07
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Gavi won 9 duels and made 7 tackles against Real Betis.
Tosbdekmy
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For me it would be Oriel Romeu....the pivot....as well as De Jong.....Gavi is good...but he is so arrogant....he needs to work on that
What do you think his job at the midfield is?