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6/10 – It bet on youth and makes the best of their potential
During his period at Las Palmas and Betis, he allowed several of his players to reach a step. Giovani Lo Celso, who in one season under his orders saw his value skyrocket the point of going to Tottenham against a total amount which could exceed 60 million euros. Similar case for Junior Firpo, which he will find in Barcelona, and who was also the author of impressive performances at Benito Villamarin, allowing him to rejoin the Spanish selection. And of course, Fabian Ruiz, which we no longer present.
Setién does not hesitate to give young players a chance. Quite the opposite of an Ernesto Valverde who has not launched any La Masia prodigies in a sustainable manner, counting on them only in the event of injury to a member of the first team.
“I was never afraid to play them after seeing them in training. They come with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, which also serves to put pressure on players who have been there longer and whose levels have dropped, ” he said.
What to envisage a horizon a priori less shaded for players like Riqui Puig, the most promising player of La Masia.
7/10 – Validated by the big names of Barça
Long before his name was associated with that of FC Barcelona, many icons of FC Barcelona had approved his methods. “He would be a good coach for Barça. His game model is very adaptable to Barça. I love Betis of Setién not only because of the results but also because he is trying to do new things, ” said the former number 6 of the Catalan house Xavi Hernandez a few months ago. ” The idea of Setién’s football is familiar to us compared to what we have in Barcelona, ” said Andrés Iniesta in November 2018.
And during a match between Barça and Betis at Camp Nou, Sergio Busquets did not hesitate to give his shirt to the one who was coach of the opposing team, with a nice message full of admiration: “For Quique with estimation and admiration for your way of understanding football.”
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