29.10.2008 12:48
Abraham gets his reward
Jordi Clos
The reserve player made his first official first team appearance in Benidorm. He is the third player to get his debut under Guardiola.
It was Barça’s tenth win in a row, this time away to Benidorm in the cup, and also served as
an introduction for the latest pearl to come up through the youth ranks: Abraham González. From
Barcelona, the 23 year old is a versatile player, and can play anywhere from midfield to right
back. Pep Guardiola has already handed chances to three new youngsters this season.
Five first minutes
Like Pedro and Sergio Busquets, Abraham came on
in the 85th minute of the match, and as Guardiola had expected, and reiterated in his post-match
conference, the player added consistency and fluidity to the way the ball was played around in the
last few minutes.
Reserve team presence
The manager already knows Abraham very well after coaching him in the B team last season. The
new Barça Atlètic coach, Luis Enrique, also feels the player has promise and has used him five of
his last six outings. Abraham has even responded by notching up his first goal.
The happiest of all
At the end of the cup duel in Benidorm, Abraham expressed his full satisfaction. “I am
very happy with my debut, it’s the biggest thing.” He thanked Guardiola for rewarding
him with this opportunity and said “I’ll carry on working in order to get more
chances”.