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At FC Barcelona one is surprised with the resumption, because 17-year-old Ansi Fati makes a gala performance against Villareal. Ronald Koeman is also satisfied for the moment.
Ansu Fati stole the show from Lionel Messi at the opening of the FC Barcelona season. The 17-year-old scored the Catalans’ first two goals in the 4-0 win over Villarrreal on Sunday night and also scored Messi’s penalty in the first half. It was a tailored start to the new season, and not just for teens. Barcelona’s neo-coach, Ronald Koeman, was also able to enjoy the evening with satisfaction.
After the confusion surrounding the whereabouts of superstar Messi and the infamous departure of his attacking partner Luis Suárez, a slip against Villarreal would have fit the bill very well. After Suárez’s move to Atlético – the Uruguayan came up with a double for Madrid – Barça started without a true center forward. In addition to Messi and Fati, returnees Philippe Coutinho and Antoine Griezmann were responsible for the offensive power in the 4-2-3-1 system with Freigeist Messi at the helm.
In addition to Fati, the Portuguese Pedri, 17, also knew how to please as a substitute in the second half. “They both have a great future,” Koeman said. Fati was great after failing to convince Joan Gamper at the Trophy last time. “He needs consistency and sometimes he lacks focus,” Koeman said sternly. Fati, who, at 16, set the record as the traditional club’s youngest scorer last season, was modest. He wants to improve every day and learn from his peers. Especially from the prominent fellow storms, of course. “Playing with Messi is a dream that has come true for me,” Fati said. According to reports in the Spanish media, the fact that he was not elected “Man of the Party” is due to his age. Since the award is sponsored by a beer brand, Fati was unable to accept it. He will turn 18 at the end of October.
Behind Fati and Coutinho, who also received good marks, Messi delivered a discreet game. “He played well, but he didn’t look happy,” the Madrid sports daily “Marca” said quickly. Messi only touched the ball six times in the first 20 minutes, by then Fati, who was on the left wing, had already scored his goals. Koeman also has to make the team more flexible this season. Dependence on the Argentine superstar, known in Spain as “messidependencia”, will be reduced. His contract is known to expire in the summer of 2021.
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