Xavi believes Juventus star can lead Barcelona
Paulo Dybala orchestrated two superb goals in Juventus’ 3-0 win against Barcelona.
After powering Juventus to 3-0 memorable victory over Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday, former Barca legend Xavi Hernandez believes Paulo Dybala is “ready to play” for the Spanish giants.
“Dybala would fit in perfectly at Barcelona if you look at the other players there. He has a lot of talent and is capable of playing for any big team. He is a natural who plays at a high level and is still young. He is ready to play for Barcelona.”
It took the Argentina international 22 minutes to show the Blaugrana’s why he will be one of Europe’s sought after attackers this summer. His quick turn and left foot strike to give Juve the lead makes him deadly in any top European clubs, primarily Barcelona or Real Madrid, with reports circulating he’s both teams top target.
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The 23-year-old attacker registered his second goal fifteen minutes later, after surging into the box with no Barca defenders in sight.
Giorgio Chiellini’s bullet header put a dagger in Barca’s heart in the 55th minutes, and they never recovered despite pushing everyone up for an away goal.
Although Chielllini headed in Juve’s decisive third goal in the first leg, Dybala snatched the headlines.
According to Squawka Football, the Argentine striker was very destructive on his way to scoring a brace.
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As for the South American forward future with the Italian side, Dybala rebuffed any rumors of fleeing Juventus before facing one of his admirers Tuesday evening.
“I do not know the future, so many things can happen. I am happy, my teammates wish me well, as do the fans and the club. At the moment I’m fine here,” per La Reppublica.
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The former Palermo stud is a wonderful talent that plays with flair and can line-up as a No. 10, a winger or a central striker. Pick your poison, Dybala would exploit your team anywhere on the pitch.
But how does Dybala fit with this current Barcelona team with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar are still Europe’s most devastating trio?
Dybala operates similar to his compatriot, Messi. He takes on the playmaking role with abilities to undertake players and run towards goal, while having the freedom to roam. Dybala’s second goal against Barca in the Champions League first-leg came from bursting into the box unmarked, something Messi does exceptionally well.
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Tactically, Dybala can flourish in Barca’s system with his brilliance and creativity, but it’ll be difficult to break the MSN triumvirate as they are Europe’s best front attacking line.