Ansu left another stamp to remember against Valencia. His goal, with a touch only within the reach of the chosen ones, lifted Barça, which had gotten into a problem with Gayá’s 0-1. You still need to consolidate your career, but it is obvious that he has the magic of the chosen ones and that, with continuity, he is going to become the franchise player of Barça. In addition to the goal, the second he makes this season after his return against Levante, he was in the exact place to force Gayá’s penalty on the 2-1 play and almost scored another goal in the second half. His shot, this time yes, was answered by Cillessen.
Ansu’s sparks are Barça’s hope for the El Clásico week, which is cheating because this Wednesday the Catalans literally play qualification for the second round in the Champions League. He is bound to beat Dynamo KievSo although Koeman said last night that there is “a plan” for Ansu and that the time he played was agreed, few doubt that Ansu will start against the Ukrainians even if Madrid wait on Sunday at 4:15 pm. Another thing is that, as part of that plan, the Bissau striker repeats 60 minutes.
During the game it was clear that Ansu is not yet one hundred percent. He lost 17 balls in 60 minutes (only Memphis lost more, 19, but in 90 ‘) and, above all, he lacked some spark in several ones against one. He noticed it himself. There he still lacks confidence. All this, however, is compensated in this Barça because its presence weighs more than any. Nobody has the ability to define, which makes him indisputable and a benchmark player.
Possibly, Ansu will not reach one hundred percent at the Classic this Sunday, but he is the great hope of Barcelona, who also left the Camp Nou satisfied by his understanding with Memphis. “The two can play on the wing, they can play in the middle. And they have the freedom to exchange positions. Yes, they are complementary,” Koeman explained at the end of the game against Valencia.
In the background is the issue of extending your contract. Barça wanted to close it before the Clásico this Saturday, but it might not be imminent, more after the puncture in the Assembly of Laporta, which will have to focus on the second part of it. Jorge Mendes also intends to pause time, although the Barça club believes that the option of unilateral expansion until 2024 is well tied in if the matter becomes complicated. Ansu, however, wants to continue at Barça. It is the great Barça hope.