Gavi, prophet in his land

It’s always fun to play Seville for Pablo Paez Gavira ‘Gavi’. The midfielder, showered with praise after the debut of Spain sa UEFA Nations League against Portugal (1-1), is the real hero in Benito Villmarinwho had already received him as a prodigal son when the Barcelona played at Heliopolis in the League. And it is that we must not forget that Gavi began his path as a footballer in the quarry of Calvesuntil when he was young he had already signed it barca. Moreover, all his people from Los Palacios and Villafranca, his hometown 30 kilometers from the Andalusian capital, were there to see him live again, this time as a local. Your family and friends, as well as your representative Ivan de la Penawas on the stands supporting him and was moved when the entire stadium gave the 17-year-old boy an ovation of the night.

Gavi was replaced in 1981 by Mark Llorente, who was still 1-0 on the scoreboard, and he was dismissed by fans pronouncing his name. An indelible memory for the young midfielder and for all his men, who were able to greet each other and share the pride when the match was over.

It is a sincere applause, an escape from the paternalism or sentimentalism of the country. And that’s it Gavi he is the best player Spain on the contrary Portugal. The young midfielder, as usual Luis Enrique He called her in October, he gave himself up from the start. Not only in that caste that characterizes him so much, but also when leading the Red attack. In fact, the culé youth squad came out to destroy it and within five minutes he already had two clear chances. A first blast that eventually took the defense after a game he himself started. Later, perhaps overly excited by the emotion of that moment, he landed on the ball when he stepped into the area and faced the goal.

In fact, himself Gavi He was in charge of throwing the book kickback that ended Spain’s goal. The Barça midfielder crossed the field while driving and waited for the strikers to cross to serve Sarabia, who helped to pass I will send him to jail.

Host the session this Friday

Spain remained Seville before traveling to prague. Luis Enrique’s staff worked out in the morning at Real Betis Sports City, right where Gavi is formed before reaching Barcelona with 11 years.

The young player remembers past seasons and almost hosts a relaxing recovery session. Gavi He was fine with the blow he had received on his calf and he had to change because of the cramps it caused him.

The red spent the day at Seville and this Saturday morning flies to prague. At 6:15 pm there will be press conferences and at 7:00 pm training Sinobo Stadium where the Luis Enrique to deal with Czech Republic.