Xavi: Keep The New Messi

DBasia.news – Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez suggested his former club to keep Riqui Puig. Xavi assumed the new Lionel Messi player deserved the chance to perform in Barcelona.

Riqui Puig performed impressively with Barcelona during the 2018 summer transfer market. Riqui Puig’s performance made him mentioned as the successor of Lionel Messi.

Moreover, Riqui Puig is acknowledged by Barcelona’s opponent in every preseason match. Riqui Puig’s performance made him called as an extraordinary football player.

However, Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde won’t give the hope to Riqui Puig. Moreover, Blaugrana have enough option in the central field with the arrival of Arturo Vidal and Arthur.

However, Xavi has a different opinion about Riqui Puig. According to the former Barcelona captain, the 18-year-old player is ready to join Blaugrana main squad.

I hope Ernesto can give him opportunities when he deserves them. I’d say he’s very prepared to play in the first team of Barca,” the four-time Champions League winner told Mundo Deportivo.

“I am very happy as when I watch him play, I see the typical Barça academy style that we like so much. In some way, he reminds us of that football that we have enjoyed years ago at Barça, that particular DNA of our game which is so complicated to find in other players. And Riqui has it.”

The truth is that he is a boy who breathes talent and who plays easy. He has self-confidence, personality, does not hide and asks for the ball.

“I’m very happy although, as Valverde says, it’s still very early,” Xavi added.

Riqui Puig playing style often related to Lionel Messi. Moreover, both of them are the alumni of Barcelona football academy, La Masia.