According to the Spanish media "Daily Sports", Deco had a brief informal meeting with Badji's agent at Barcelona Sports City yesterday. This meeting is mainly to understand the player's current status and analyze his adaptation since the transfer. Club management said everything is going according to plan. The club spoke highly of Badji's seriousness in daily training and his performance in games.
After several months of adaptation period, Badji is now beginning to show the style he had in Copenhagen, with the courage to break through and excellent dribbling skills. Injuries on the offensive line have provided him with more opportunities to play. Every time he plays, he can see his improvement. He dares to ask for the ball and be brave one-on-one, which makes him more and more confident in decision-making.
Deco has a long-standing relationship with Badji and his team. The club's sporting department took notice of Baddji, who excelled at Copenhagen, a few years ago. Despite numerous contacts and continued attention, during a meeting in Barcelona, they received bad news: Badji had suffered a serious injury and would be out for an extended period of time. The situation put all plans on hold until the right time came this summer.
Now, Badji has fully adapted to life in Barcelona and is expected to become an important member of the team. Flick also mentioned this in the pre-match press conference. He said Yamal had recovered and would start, but suggested Badji could also play a role in other positions.
Flick said: "We can also see Badji appear in the game as a forward or shadow forward, whether as a substitute or starting. While we are considering the starting lineup, we are also considering how to end the game and discuss which options are the best."
It can be seen from training that Badji understands the court space well and can cut inside to receive or directly attack the penalty area. It would not be surprising to see him play in a deeper position than usual if the tactics require it. The club believes his impact will grow as game time increases.
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