Dembele has been one of Barcelona’s most significant players since Xavi took over as manager last season, and was at his shimmering best in the 5-1 win over Viktoria Plzen.
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The Frenchman got two aides, made different conceivable outcomes and tormented the Plzen security the whole night with his speed and spilling.
Xavi couldn’t be more blissful with his player and thinks that, in that division, he’s at a comparable level as prime Neymar.
“He is happy, having a great time, content, he is critical for me, for the social event,” the coach said after the match.
“He makes the difference, helps, scores, he is a sharp edge and he is in a good second. I would prefer not to shower him in approval anyway the breaking point he has in the one-on-one is at the level of the best Neymar. He should be more serious, go after genuine more and score.”
“He is a respectable young person and he really wants to take advantage of these characteristics. He is good for making the difference and he is doing accordingly.”
— GOAL (@goal) September 9, 2022
It’s an exhilarating time for Barcelona, with Dembele outlining a deadly association with Lewandowski who scored a full circumvent in their Heroes Association opener, heading in a pinpoint cross from the winger for one of his targets.
