One of the novelties that the next Spanish football classic will have is the number of young talents who are at FC Barcelona and also at Real Madrid , opening a possibility to show new players and get used to the fact that there is a promising future in both clubs.
Steve McManaman , former player of Real Madrid and Pablo Zabaleta , former player of Manchester City , who will be commentators for the ESPN television network with ‘El Clásico’, spoke with La Opinion de Los Ángeles about the alternatives that each one has for the future .
McManaman is an enthusiast of young players for the commitment, in addition, the valuation that they have in their clubs and in the fans, is quite high. “ It is very good for Real Madrid and Barcelona to have young players. They can have greater transitions. Ansu Fati is an example that can make the game attractive for this Sunday, “said the former striker to Real America News.
On the other hand , Pablo Zabaleta went a little further. The return of Ansu Fati has raised certain hopes in the Blaugrana world, after having suffered a long injury that kept him out of action and at times it was thought that it could be the end of a very short career.
“The return of Ansu Fati is key for Barcelona, especially at this time. They needed a key player who could give them the possibility of having an unbalancing player, with goals and constant danger. This is what Barcelona must be needing, “added Lionel Messi’s former teammate in the Argentine National Team.
Another detail that Zabaleta adds is that if Barcelona manages to bring the injured players together, It could be a very scary team.
“If Sergio ‘Kun’ Agüero is in good condition, he can be another tool for the attack. There is also Ousmane Dembelé, who is returning. But between Dembelé, Ansu Fati, Memphis Depay and ‘Kun, with players behind like Gavi, Pedri, De Jong and Sergio Busquets, they can be a fearsome team, “he added.
The next classic between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, will be the first that Lionel Messi will not be as part of the Catalan club in 15 years.