#youth-development

#youth-development

First goal, brilliantly played! When you score a goal, it naturally stands out even more. The way he celebrated - that was pure joy, coming from deep within - and the reward for many, many years of hard work. Everyone shared in his happiness, and he'll sleep well.

Every player in the team could be in the starting eleven. [Xavi] was injured a few months ago, but what I've seen from him is good. Today he is giving us one more option and this is important because Balde and Koundé cannot play. It's a good option.

Casey will join up with the under-21 squad at Fulham, and it will be interesting to see if he can establish himself as a first-team player for them in future. The attacking midfielder is highly rated across the country, and he has a bright future. Fulham will be delighted to have secured his services, and they will hope to nurture him into a first-team player.

A boy accustomed to scoring more than a goal per game in various youth categories and national teams has encountered the harsh reality of Serie A, which is unforgiving and physical. Playing against crafty defenders and carrying 20kg more has meant that the 2008-born player struggled with the step up, although not excessively.

Flick had called Roony Bardghji over. They scored, and Ronald went down. Flick made us wait, and then suddenly he turned around and shouted, 'Xavi!' I rushed off to get my things ready so I could go on. I couldn't believe it. Once I came onto the pitch, I had a blast.

Kota Tawaratsumida is perhaps the standout attacker worth bringing from Tokyo if you're an ambitious Champions League-chasing club, with solid fundamentals, including high acceleration, agility, technique, flair and dribbling, which always goes down nicely for a winger. As a two-footed threat able to be re-trained to play on either flank, you can snare him for under 10m but you'll have to fight for his signature, since he's wanted by other clubs.

Although the name that generates the most consensus inside the club is Alessandro Bastoni, his price makes the operation extremely complicated. For that reason, Barcelona are studying more accessible alternatives on the market that could offer both performance and room for development.

I am truly sorry for the offensive word that I used in the heat of the moment. Despite the fact that I had no intention to use the term as a homophobic insult, I completely understand that such language is unacceptable and immediately apologised after the game.