Not just cuz he's La Masia. He's a genuinely nice guy. Everybody likes him. Out of this world Peoples skills.
Teammates get attach to him like Crazy Horse Glued on a mad mustang.
Prediciton: he scores the winner vs Bayern
Dont get the fascination with this guy. He's bang average.
Should have sold him to Chelsea a few years back, when they were willing to meet his 40m buy out clause.
Instead we give him a juicy new contract.
He was good, at least he covers ground and makes runs off the ball, which is more than i could say for now of our team.
Against bayern a realistic midfield, that could potentially not her ran over is, him FDJ and busquets, I'm personally drop busquets but that's not gonna happen.
He's good in certain games but largely, he is an extremely average/limited player who gets the privilege or responsibility of someone much better. Consistent starter in big games, 4th captain, lots of trust. This is all despite having 1 good CL moment ever (the 6-1) and literally 0 assists in his whole CL career.
He has the energy and runs back and forth but outside of that very limited. No agility or dribbling outside of a vertical line, limited passing range/vision, very overrated defensively even as a midfielder. He's like a Lucas Vasquez level player except RM has the common sense to not make Lucas Vasquez one of the pillars of the team lol.
How this guy is still allowed to play professional football at any club let alone at a once great club like FC Barcelona.