At the level of the best Neymar Xavi compares Barcelona attacker s dribbling ability to that of PSG superstar
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It was almost over between Dembélé and Barça just 7 months ago... now, flying together.397242419Xavi: "I'm more than happy for Ousmane Dembélé. He's at the same level as the best Neymar when the Brazilian was here at Barça. Trust me, he's an incredible player". #FCB It was almost over between Dembélé and Barça just 7 months ago... now, flying together. https://t.co/tUIAeY9FxU Dembele could not get on the scoresheet on Wednesday but pitched in with a couple of assists. After the match, Xavi lauded the Frenchman for helping his team, declaring that his one-on-one ability was comparable to that of former Barca superstar Neymar. He said (via RMC Sport): “He [Dembele] is happy, having fun, it's important for me, for the group, said the coach after the meeting. He makes the difference, he passes, he scores, he stabs and he's in a good moment. “I don't want to throw flowers at him but the one-on-one ability he has is at the level of the best Neymar. He has to dare more to shoot on goal and score. He's a good boy and he has to take advantage of those characteristics. He's there making a difference and he's doing it.” Dembele, who was once close to leaving Barcelona as a free agent, has become an integral part of the team under Xavi. He has thus far played 36 games under Xavi across competitions, scoring three goals and claiming 17 assists. The French winger’s current contract expires in June 2024.
At the level of the best Neymar - Xavi compares Barcelona attacker s dribbling ability to that of PSG superstar
By Sushan Chakraborty Modified 08 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Xavi likens Ousmane Dembele's ability to beat defenders to that of Neymar Barcelona boss Xavi has heaped praise on Ousmane Dembele, likening his dribbling ability to that of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Neymar. Barcelona kicked off their 2022-23 Champions League campaign with an emphatic 5-1 win over Viktoria Plzen on Wednesday night (September 7). Hat-trick hero Robert Lewandowski was the star of the show, while Franck Kessie and Ferran Torres also found the back of the net for the hosts at Camp Nou. Fabrizio Romano@FabrizioRomanoXavi: "I'm more than happy for Ousmane Dembélé. He's at the same level as the best Neymar when the Brazilian was here at Barça. Trust me, he's an incredible player". #FCBIt was almost over between Dembélé and Barça just 7 months ago... now, flying together.397242419Xavi: "I'm more than happy for Ousmane Dembélé. He's at the same level as the best Neymar when the Brazilian was here at Barça. Trust me, he's an incredible player". #FCB It was almost over between Dembélé and Barça just 7 months ago... now, flying together. https://t.co/tUIAeY9FxU Dembele could not get on the scoresheet on Wednesday but pitched in with a couple of assists. After the match, Xavi lauded the Frenchman for helping his team, declaring that his one-on-one ability was comparable to that of former Barca superstar Neymar. He said (via RMC Sport): “He [Dembele] is happy, having fun, it's important for me, for the group, said the coach after the meeting. He makes the difference, he passes, he scores, he stabs and he's in a good moment. “I don't want to throw flowers at him but the one-on-one ability he has is at the level of the best Neymar. He has to dare more to shoot on goal and score. He's a good boy and he has to take advantage of those characteristics. He's there making a difference and he's doing it.” Dembele, who was once close to leaving Barcelona as a free agent, has become an integral part of the team under Xavi. He has thus far played 36 games under Xavi across competitions, scoring three goals and claiming 17 assists. The French winger’s current contract expires in June 2024.