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“Cubarsí is intelligent. He knows when to fight and when not to fight. He has not lost a single duel against players stronger than him. Spectacular (…) he doesn’t look like he’s 17”. These were the words of Xavi after FC Barcelona’s victory against Mallorca earlier this weekend. It must be said that the 17-year-old defender has impressed since his first team debut.
The player trained at La Masia has already played 11 matches in all competitions with Barça, including 8 starts in La Liga. Enough to rub our hands in view of the future, and in Barcelona and even in Spain, everyone predicts a great career for the young Catalan. However, Cubarsí like FC Barcelona could be victims of the defender’s success.
A very busy summer
As several Spanish media indicate, the Spanish Federation is planning a fairly intense summer for him. He could thus play the Euro in Germany with La Roja, then, a few weeks later, play the Olympic Games in Paris with the Iberian country. Same case for Lamine Yamal elsewhere. Which doesn’t please Barcelona very much…
Indeed, everyone remembers what happened with Pedri at the time. The midfielder competed in two competitions in the summer of 2021 and then struggled to come back. Many still attribute the repeated injuries he is experiencing this season to this famous summer. Although it should be noted that both Yamal and Cubarsí have so far played much less club time than Pedri at the time…
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
