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In an unique interplay with Mundo Deportivo, David Villa has supplied his ideas on Barcelona’s kind underneath Hansi Flick in addition to Lamine Yamal.
The previous Spanish striker additionally reminisced on his time at Barça whereas additionally speaking about Robert Lewandowski’s future substitute on the membership.
On his spell at Barcelona
Villa performed for Barcelona from 2010 to 2013, throughout which he featured in 119 aggressive matches, racking up 48 objectives and 24 assists.
Talking about his Barcelona previous, Villa mentioned, “It was among the best levels of my life. I’ve fond reminiscences of each yr. I certainly had an damage which was crucial of my profession, however I skilled it as a studying expertise.
“I’ve nice reminiscences of my time at Barcelona and I’m proud to have been at Barça for 3 great years.”
Villa went on to speak concerning the gorgeous purpose he scored in 2011, within the UEFA Champions League ultimate towards Manchester United.
Recalling the purpose, Villa mentioned, “It was my greatest purpose, the very best I’ve ever scored in my total profession. It’s among the best video games I’ve ever performed in, and I’ll at all times bear in mind it.
“The years fly by and it drives you loopy to see how briskly time goes by, however the fact is that it was among the best moments of my sporting profession.”
Throughout his time at Barcelona, Villa performed underneath Pep Guardiola and alongside a number of the biggest gamers in soccer historical past, together with Lionel Messi, Xavi, and Andres Iniesta.
“It was superb! When it turned recognized that Valencia needed to promote me, the very best choice was to go to Barça. I wished to be at a membership like that, with a crew like that, with such a great coach and gamers.
“I actually loved it, particularly the primary season. It was superb. That yr we received virtually every part: La Liga, the Champions League and the Spanish Tremendous Cup. We solely misplaced one sport and it was great,” he mentioned.
David Villa on present Barcelona squad
After trying again fondly on his time at Barcelona, David Villa supplied his ideas on the present Barcelona setup underneath Hansi Flick.
David Villa enjoys legendary standing at Barcelona (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photos)
“I feel Barça have had some nice moments, and are actually going via one other nice part. It’s a strong, offensive crew, it has performed some nice video games, and it appears unbelievable. These of us who’re culés are having a good time,” he mentioned.
Villa acknowledged Barcelona’s poor kind through the finish of final yr, however feels delighted that the membership are actually out of the rut.
Nonetheless, the previous striker warned that Barcelona should focus as we method the ultimate part of the marketing campaign.
“There was, after all, a second of despair through the season, however that’s regular and, regardless of this, it has been a implausible yr,” he mentioned.
“Now the squad is having a terrific second in La Liga, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey, and every part is trying superb.
“A very powerful factor is coming, which is the top of the season, when the grades are handed out, the ultimate ‘spring’, and I see Barça very ready. I feel it’ll be a terrific yr. I’m very blissful as a Barça fan,” he added.
On the way forward for Barcelona’s assault
Regardless of Barcelona’s excellent attacking kind this season, there was a lot chatter round the way forward for the membership’s frontline, particularly with Robert Lewandowski being within the ultimate part of his profession.
Weighing his ideas on the matter, Villa mentioned, “Barça at all times must reinvent themselves and signal forwards and we will’t overlook that Lewandowski is getting older, it annoys me that folks speak about that, however that’s how it’s.”
“All in all, he’s the highest scorer and we’ve to remain calm as a result of Lewandowski is right here for a very long time, he’s displaying it on the pitch,” he added.
Villa went on to heap reward on Lewandowski for scoring 34 objectives this season, regardless of his age.
“He’s a implausible footballer and striker. He has proven this all through his profession. I don’t like to have a look at age as a result of everybody has their very own efficiency on the pitch past what their ID signifies,” he mentioned.
“However you get to an age the place we’ve all suffered, you begin to get injured and your physique not responds the identical, however Lewandowski is a beast, you see it on daily basis. He performs numerous video games and is in implausible bodily form.”
“Let’s not have a look at his ID as a result of his current is excellent and he’s having a terrific season for himself and for the pursuits of Barça. He is excellent and it’s clear that he has confidence,” he added.
David Villa has immense respect for Lewandowski (Photograph by Alex Caparros/Getty Photos)
When requested about Lewandowski’s potential substitute within the years to come back, Villa sarcastically talked about Erling Haaland, admitting that Manchester Metropolis received’t let him go simply.
“There are lots of. It’s not simply what would match, it’s additionally what might be signed. There are superb strikers,” he famous.
“Isak is an excellent participant and is aware of La Liga. Haaland involves thoughts as a centre-forward however I don’t know if Metropolis would let him go once they simply renewed his contract.
Apparently, Barcelona have been linked with a transfer for each, with Isak, specifically, rising as an actual possibility for the membership subsequent summer time.
“There are lots of strikers and any of them would need to play for Barça. I’m positive the membership will do a implausible job in signing Lewandowski’s substitute when crucial,” he mentioned.
Villa on Lamine Yamal
Except for Robert Lewandowski, Villa additionally had excessive reward for Barcelona’s attacking celebrity Lamine Yamal, admitting that the 17-year-old is destined for excellent issues.
“He’s a unprecedented participant. A type of gamers who comes out on occasion. He’s unbelievable not just for what he reveals on the pitch however for his age and for the way lengthy he has been doing it.
“At that age, it’s tough to guide Barça and the nationwide crew. We’re coping with a unprecedented participant! From there, I feel we’ve to assist him. It’s important that we defend him, that we’ve persistence with him as a result of he’s a 17-year-old boy,” he mentioned.
Extending his reward on Yamal, Villa even mentioned that the younger teenage prospect has no ceiling.
“We’ve to take pleasure in him, assist him, information him and bear in mind that, regardless of being extraordinary and that we’re fortunate that he was born in our time and we will take pleasure in him, he’s 17 years previous and we’ve to take care of him.
“I feel he’s going to mark an period. I’m not saying it, he’s displaying it. And from what I see on the pitch, it’s tough to discover a ceiling for him, we’ve to attend to see how far he goes, however I feel he has no ceiling and that he’s extraordinary,” he added.
David Villa on upcoming matches
Lastly, David Villa talked about Barcelona’s upcoming schedule, with key matches towards SL Benfica and Atletico Madrid arising.
On the Benfica tie this midweek, Villa mentioned, “I performed at Benfica and we received 0-2, however we’ve the newest sport, this yr within the Champions League (4-5) and it was a terrific sport.
“I don’t assume it will likely be the same sport however it will likely be a match between two attacking groups and there will probably be objectives. I feel Barça has the benefit, they’re the favourites and so they must show it on the pitch. The ambiance, nonetheless, will probably be extra beneficial for the house crew.”
On Barcelona’s upcoming schedule, together with matches towards Atletico Madrid in each La Liga and Copa Del Rey, Villa mentioned, “Now the important thing a part of the competitions begins. It’s tough to get to this case and Barça are there combating for every part. It will be two loopy months.
“You solely have to have a look at the primary leg of the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey (4-4), it was a terrific sport in each sense for each groups, I’ve affection for them and the return leg on the Metropolitano goes to be equally spectacular, for positive.”
