Xavi will continue to count on 17-year-old Barcelona starlet, very satisfied with his performances

Journalist Mari Carmen Torres has reported via MARCA that despite the return of Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha from injury, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez will still count on Marc Guiu.

The entire coaching staff believes that since he has the momentum to show for, the U-17 World Cup that he will be a part of next month will only help him progress.

Guiu making an impression

Guiu, a rising star among Barcelona’s youth talents, showcased his prowess by netting the game-winning goal against Athletic Club last week at Montjuic. 

He achieved this feat a mere 33 seconds after stepping onto the field. To add to it, just this past Sunday, he once again proved his mettle, playing a pivotal role in the success of Barcelona’s subsidiary team against Osasuna Promesas.

The forward, along with eight of their fellow teammates, will soon depart from Barcelona’s youth system to participate in the U17 World Cup.

At the club, rather than viewing this as a setback, they consider this international opportunity as a valuable step forward to aid in their development and growth.

Barcelona want to see him grow

Both Rafa Marquez and Xavi will soon bid adieu to Guiu, as he embarks on a journey to play in the U17 World Cup held in Indonesia, running from November 10 to December 2 and he has already integrated into the national team’s training camp.

At Barcelona, rather than perceiving this as a hindrance to his development, they view it as a significant stride in his personal and footballing growth. 

This move was actually pre-planned and is expected to aid the young footballer in his overall maturation.

Additionally, it must be noted that Barcelona are gradually regaining their attacking resources, so Guiu’s involvement with the senior team may not be as prominent. 

Nonetheless, Xavi is highly content with his performance and he intends to continue relying on his abilities, which is nothing but positive news for the young forward.

For now, though, the player is expected to focus only on the national and the experience gathered from the tournament will help him grow at the club.