Addition of André Gomes in Barça squad came into existence from nowhere, but the coach was sure that Gomes can be trusted with the midfield command.
The games he played for full 90 minutes were first against Celtic in this seasons Barcelona's opening Champions League game on September 14 then latest against Sporting Gijón and the stats are nowhere around to be ignored.
André Gomes vs Sporting
2 shots
55 passes
91% complete
2 long balls, 100% accurate
1 chance created
5 balls recovered
4 tackles, 2 won
3 intercepts.
André Gomes vs Celtic
100 passes, 96 successful (96%)
4 long passes, 3 succ
1 chance created
5 ball recoveries
3 tackles, 2 won
1 intercepts.
Gomes’s consistency created no errors as he assumed all the three midfield positions over the course of 90 minutes against Celtic.
It was the first full game he played that even helped him boost his confidence for the games ahead.
Gomes took over for Ivan Rakitic on the right when Andres Iniesta came on for him, and then on the 61st minute took the position of Central Midfielder Sergio Busquets when he was subbed off for Rafinha and there being as the defensive midfielder he showcased his versatility to play with ease at any position coach places him at.
He is surely an investment for a long and a better future for the Barcelona side.
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