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In an unique interview with Que T’hello Jugues (h/t Mundo Deportivo), former Barcelona Atletic coach Rafa Marquez shared his insights on Marc Casado’s outstanding rise to turning into a daily starter beneath Hansi Flick within the first-team setup this season.
The 21-year-old midfielder, who was the Barça Atletic captain beneath Marquez final season, has established himself within the elite ranks this time period, even incomes his first call-up to the Spanish nationwide workforce this month.
Talking about his former participant’s character, Marquez was effusive in his reward, as he stated: “Casado is a complete chief in his need to succeed, who has earned his place by way of his work.”
The present Mexican nationwide workforce assistant coach significantly highlighted each Casado’s development and Flick’s daring dedication to the younger expertise, saying:
“Casado could be very aggressive, and Flick, from the primary second he noticed him, determined to maintain him. We should credit score him for that call and having the braveness to provide these younger gamers a job.”
“The differentiating issue is definitely taking part in them – that’s the Barcelona methodology. Having somebody within the remaining stage of youth growth who trusts in younger gamers and provides them alternatives,” he added.
Reflecting on Casado’s impression at Barça Atletic, Marquez was unequivocal in his reward, as he stated:
“With Casado, Barça Atletic was one workforce, and with out him, it was one other. He was crucial each on and off the pitch.”
Shining brightly. (Photograph by Pedro Salado/Getty Photos)
The previous coach drew private parallels along with his former protege, saying:
“Casado jogged my memory of myself in perspective, character, and need to enhance day by day, giving most effort in each match and coaching session, with a really aggressive successful mentality.”
Relating to areas for enchancment for Casado, Marquez noticed: “He’s very younger and has issues to enhance upon. His confidence degree permits him to aim issues we hadn’t seen earlier than.
“He has a lot enthusiasm that he needs to cowl a variety of area – he’s very dynamic and generally strikes out of place, desirous to be in every single place. Typically he must be extra positional; he’s steadily understanding this.”
Throughout the interview, Marquez additionally talked about another younger abilities at Barcelona, as he expressed sympathy for Marc Bernal’s ACL damage blow, saying:
“It’s a disgrace about Bernal. He was additionally growing fairly properly, with good performances, displaying high quality and development. I hope he recovers quickly.”
The previous defender joined the refrain of voices amazed by Lamine Yamal’s impression, hailing the 17-year-old wonderkid as he stated:
“Lamine is a phenomenon, there’s not way more to say: he proves it match after match. At his age, he exhibits us he’s already an idol and a reference level. I hope we’ve him for a very long time.”
