Robert Lewandowski's Barcelona start eclipsed as Xavi backs up Frenkie de Jong cautioning
Barcelona's new marking Robert Lewandowski fired front and center as Xavi's group took on Juventus in pre-season however one more of Xavi's players became the dominant focal point in the United States
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski keeps on sitting tight for his most memorable objective as a Barcelona player, with his second beginning for his new club eclipsed by colleague Ousmane Dembele.
Lewandowski began against Juventus in Dallas, as did individual fresh debuts Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen. Notwithstanding, it was Dembele - who left it late to concur new terms with the Catalan club - who got everyone's attention with both Barca objectives in a 2-2 draw.
The game was additionally striking for Xavi involving Frenkie de Jong in focal protection. The Dutch midfielder was utilized at the back in a well disposed against Real Madrid, following admonitions from the chief that he could do something like this, and exactly the same thing occurred in Texas as the previous Ajax star traded Eric Garcia for the subsequent period.
Dembele, who drove the way for aids La Liga last season, had been connected with a Premier League switch as his agreement approached expiry. Be that as it may, he has been supported by Xavi in the wake of picking to wait, scoring two objectives in the principal half, just for Moise Kean to answer with a couple of balancers.
"He has shown what he is prepared to do. He is unique, exceptional. There are relatively few of this sort," Xavi said of the Frenchman. "He gives us a ton with the manner in which we play.
"Not every person can have an effect in the realm of soccer and he does. He is involved and he shows it. I don't have a clue about the Dembele from before November, I don't have any acquaintance with him. I'm exceptionally content with this one."
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Manchester United target De Jong isn't the primary focal midfielder to be utilized at focus back by Barcelona. Yaya Toure involved the situation during Xavi's playing days, while Javier Mascherano was switched over completely to a protective starter while at Camp Nou.
"As far as I might be concerned, he is a major footballer however there is likewise the monetary circumstance and fair play. He can present to us a great deal as a middle back. I like him there."
There have been endeavors from Barcelona to persuade De Jong to lessen his compensation (remembered to be the "financial circumstance" insinuated), with the previous Ajax man among the most elevated workers at Camp Nou. The move has seen Dutch players' association VVCS step in to raise doubt about the activities.
Intellectual Gary Neville additionally spread the word, calling for FIFPro to intercede." De Jong ought to consider lawful activity v Barcelona and all players ought to be behind him!" Neville tweeted. "A club spending fortunes on new players while not paying the ones they have under agreement their full cash is improper and a break."
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