Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has hinted that the club’s teenage star Ilaix Moriba could be in the squad for this weekend’s La Liga squad against Granada.
The 17-year-old is highly regarded as one of the brightest stars in the club’s youth ranks but he has not yet made a senior appearance for the Blaugrana.
Koeman says it’s “a possibility that Ilaix is in the squad for tomorrow’s game at Granada.” Umtiti or Mingueza to replace suspended Lenglet.
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The Guinea-born central midfielder – who will celebrate his 18th birthday this month – most commonly plays in a playmaker role for Barca’s youth sides and he is one of La Masia’s brightest prospects and has put in a series of star appearances this year, as he becomes increasingly prominent in Barcelona news.
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ESPN reporter Moi Llorens reported earlier this week that the Catalan club had decided to promote both Moriba and Nico González from the club’s Juvenil A side to their B team setup on a permanent basis.
Moriba penned a long-term deal at the Camp Nou in April 2019 and is tipped for a bright future at the club.
Hoping to Barcelona with good performance this season. Good luck