“I like seeing teams betting on him. Of course, I’m amazed when I see Under-21 players performing at that level. Xavi is a former Under-19 champion,” he told reporters.
“His best quality is his excellent understanding of the game, space, and timing. And he can do it from any position. He’s decisive as a central midfielder and as a full-back. He’s very intelligent.
“He’s always one step ahead. In some ways, he reminds me of Pedri because of his understanding of the game. It seems like time moves differently for him.”