This summer, when FC Barcelona decided to put 80 million euros (bonus included) on the table to enlist Anthony Gordon, many Blaugrana supporters and observers had difficulty understanding this choice. Beyond the fairly high price, it was above all the profile of the player which raised questions. But Deco and Hansi Flick knew what they wanted: a fast player, capable of contributing to the team’s high pressing, and with a minimum of technical qualities, of course.
After a few weeks of competition, the results are rather positive for the former Newcastle player. He has 4 assists in six La Liga games, being the starter on the left side of the attack, even if Karim Adeyemi promises him plenty of competition. Above all, he gives the sensation of having completely adapted to Hansi Flick’s style of play and is already showing automatisms with his new partners. Obviously, it is over time that his contribution to Barça will be judged, but for the moment, the Englishman’s Catalan adventure has started well.
A new Gordon
And in the selection, he also seems to have become completely untouchable for Thomas Tuchel, who has started him during the three matches played by the Three Lions so far. The media even mention the German’s Fantastic 4, namely Bellingham, Kane, Saka and Gordon. The Barcelona player responded, being decisive in each match, with a goal scored in each of the matches played, with an assist against Croatia as well. “He plays with a lot more aggression now, with more confidence. I see a player with confidence, who believes in himself. He reached another level”launched the English coach after the heavy victory against Croatia (0-7).
For Gordon, it is also a little revenge, he who did not feel treated fairly in his country. “I think I’ve become a different player in a lot of people’s eyes because in England I always felt like I was respected for my speed and my pressing, but they never really respected the quality and intelligence with which I play.”explained the player after the match. Now seen as a superstar by his compatriots, Gordon will be one of the main weapons of an English team which promises to do badly in the next Euro which will be played at home…
