Vincent Kompany has recognized Barcelona centre-back Pau Cubarsi as a possible famous person of the longer term.
The Bayern Munich boss is making ready for maybe the hardest check of his tenure as far as he prepares to tackle an in-form Barcelona outfit overflowing with younger skills like Cubarsi.
Extensively recognised as one of many most interesting centre-backs of his era, Kompany admitted he expects Cubarsi to obtain comparable reward down the road as soon as his profession reaches the subsequent degree.
“He is one of many future defensive leaders in world soccer for certain,” Kompany mentioned. “Not simply taking part in for Barca, however in opposition to the extent of opposition at his age may be very particular and really uncommon.
“I used to be fortunate to have the ability to begin my profession very younger, however not at this degree. Not solely as a result of he’s taking part in for Barca, however as a result of he’s in a staff with quite a lot of high quality. If he doesn’t have accidents, he might be an awesome participant.”
Cubarsi was not the one participant singled out for reward from Kompany, who additionally took the time to precise his pleasure in the direction of Lamine Yamal’s potential.
“It is distinctive for Barcelona that, after such a short while for the reason that departure of [Lionel] Messi, who for a few years was a key determine in world soccer, they have already got one other participant who can exchange him,” Kompany mentioned of the younger winger.
“It is distinctive. All my respect for La Masia, who has all the time been in a position to belief in that sort of participant and provides them an opportunity.
“It is not nearly stopping explicit opponents, however about profitable the sport in opposition to Barca. Not simply stopping one participant, however the entire staff, and that is what we’re specializing in. However Lamine Yamal is spectacular.”
