One of Xavi’s first surprises in Barcelona is the debut of the Ilias Acomac.
One of the big surprises in Xavi Hernández’s first call and line-up in Barcelona was the inclusion of Ilias Acomac. Only 17 years old, he is one of Lamasia’s big hopes and his director’s intention is to polish and turn Lamasia into a jewel.
He is the fourth footballer of Moroccan descent to make his debut for the Blaugrana squad and is also Catalan. However, he also has dual citizenship. Tuesday November 16th was big news in training after a great weekend of games.
With Xavi in the stands of Johan Cruyff against subsidiary Sevilla Atlético, Ilias Acomac hit a double. Barcelona’s first team, already a team full of youngsters, has taken a step further by incorporating this element that attracts a lot of attention.
How will Ilias Akhomach play and what will he bring to Barcelona?
Ilias Akhomach has been close to Barcelona’s first team for months. Ronald Koeman called him to attend training during pre-season, but he contracted COVID-19 and his opportunity had to wait. Established a strong position in B.
In Spain they call him a very versatile leftist. Beyond his dribbling skills, he can also move to the right wing and has been called ‘the next Messi’ many times. Handled easily.
Xavi’s brother and assistant Oscar Hernández describes Ilias Acomaha as one of the great wonders of the Curée quarry. A winger going 1-1 away tries to give amplitude. And for our game model, we need it. he deserves the opportunity‘ he explained on Barça TV.
The intention of Derby vs. Espanyol is for Ahomak to play the full leading role in attack. The youngster accompanied Memphis Depay on his first No. 11, surprising both fans and the Spanish press. Luuk de Jong and Coutinho remained on the bench, unable to consolidate their line-up alongside other technicians.
The race, which begins at the Camp Nou on Saturday 20th November, promises to bear great fruit. That is Ilias his Acomac already shares the field with other players such as Gabi. In the midst of the crisis, in a somewhat forced way, the new generation Barcelona occupy the most important position.
