2022-07-28
The FC Barcelona continues to prepare in the United States with a player who was practically on his way out after arriving at the club in the era Ronald Koeman and leave on loan because it was not to the taste of the Dutch.
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Umtiti, Riqui Puig, Mingueza, Neto and Braithwaite are the ones on the starting ramp, but there is one more that Xavi is giving him a chance and seems to convince him. We talk about Miralem Pjanic.
The Bosnian landed at the Camp Nou in September 2020 from the Juventus y Koeman marked him ever since. He didn’t fit into his plans, so he left for the Besiktas to have prominence. Once the loan is over, everything has been buried with Xavi in front.
Sport post that Pjanic he could stay in the team because the Catalan coach “is delighted with him.” It should be remembered that the footballer entered the call for the tour of the United States and has had minutes.
“The Terrassa coach picked up the glove and decided not to include the Bosnian on the discard list, take Pjanic on tour and observe his work” detail the aforementioned media.
After a very good second half against the Juventus, Xavi stated about Pjanic: “I loved it. He gives us a lot with the ball, he has found the inside very well, he has an exclusive vision of football in general, because there are not many who see him at the first touch. He always looks ahead. Look very well for the pass to 9, open to the interiors. He has played a great game”.
The Bosnian, ex of the Juventusis one of the great surprises in a preseason marked by the great signings of Lewandowski, Raphinha and company.
“Pjanic is convincing Xavi, to the point that he would be considering his continuity at Barça throughout the season,” he adds. Sport.
“Xavi has always been a role model midfielder for me. I followed him with admiration. For me, he is one of the best midfielders of all time in the world. Working with him is very special.” Pjanic during the preseason. “I have a contract with Barcelona until 2024. This year we will be working with our new teacher Xavi. I hope it will be a very good season for the team and for me”, he added.