Sergi Samper

[Zangash]

Of course. There's a reason why people call him the next "Xavi." IMO, he either has to improve his defensive game or his movement (preferably both) depending on which position he wants to play.

I wasn't following football at the time since I was still learning to count I guess but wasn't Xavi supposedly the heir to Pep Guardiola's CDM spot and he ultimately shifted to a more forward role? If this is the case I hope I'm not the only one who sees some parallels here.

 

[KingMessi]

I wasn't following football at the time since I was still learning to count I guess but wasn't Xavi supposedly the heir to Pep Guardiola's CDM spot and he ultimately shifted to a more forward role? If this is the case I hope I'm not the only one who sees some parallels here.

Yes, you are right. Xavi didn't really shine until he was moved up from the CDM spot to the CM role.

Samper himself showed promise when he played as a central midfielder last preseason. Granted, that was against lesser opposition, but still.

 

[DinhoR10]

Busquets is only what 25/26? Samper can play CM for a few years while learning from the master.

 

[Zangash]

Yes, you are right. Xavi didn't really shine until he was moved up from the CDM spot to the CM role.

Samper himself showed promise when he played as a central midfielder last preseason. Granted, that was against lesser opposition, but still.

From what I've seen of him he's more or less a CM that plays the CDM position anyways. You don't see Busquets or Mascherano picking up outside of the boot assists the way Samper does.

 

[Egert]

Hope we see him today and most likely he will start. I think he will get some minutes this season for Barca now when Lucho is in charge.

 

[DonAK]

How did he do? Missed the 2nd haf.

 

[Galning]

Good but not a stand-out performance. To be honest everybody played well.

 

[DonAK]

Good to hear, I hope he continues to do well and reach new heights this season.

Hopefully there will be a download or online video of the 2nd half of today's match.........

 

[messi2140]

Ierahdtv he is a YouTuber. He has fantastic videos and usually post full matches of Barcelona. Maybe he will upload the game.

 

[KingMessi]

 

[bismp]

Played really well imo.Far better than sergi roberto,even though they don't play at the exact same position.

 

[linetty]

Busquets-esque footwork. Really impressive youngster.

 

[Galning]

He's insanely talented.

 

[FCBarca]

I don't think it's too premature to state this kid's future with the B team and the disaster that is Eusebio is over...He can contribute to this first team or in all honesty should be loaned out to a first team where he can get valuable experience...I liked a lot of what I saw tonight

 

[DonAndres]

Great positioning, great passing, great game. He belongs in that pivot role, his passing between the lines in that position is the kind that I've only seen Busi do.