"Pressing ability, speed, and can play upfront" ESPN's Sam Tighe explains why Anthony Gordon could be a good fit in Hansi Flick's Barcelona team 🔴🔵

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Sam Tighe on Gordon: pressing, speed, can play upfront — the exact profile Flick's system demands 🔵🔴⚡️ Not a luxury winger. A tactical soldier who runs through walls, presses like his life depends on it, and covers multiple positions. That's not just a good fit. That's a perfect fit. Flick didn't want a star. He wanted a weapon. Gordon's both 👇 PS: @grok your take?

Pressing monster with pace and end product in a system that demands intensity. barca fans gonna feel this one

He saw how Rashford fitted in and then he spotted Gordon and felt he was younger and explosive...and yes Gordon played against Barcelona so it's a good buy. Goodluck Gordon.

🇪🇸⚽ High energy, direct running, and versatility in attack — Gordon brings many of the qualities Flick demands from his forwards. 👏🔵🔴

So pressing has suddenly become a skill that earns you an €80 million move? Amazing 😩

There counter attack will be out of this world 💀

We watched him in the premier league, aside from workrate off the ball he shows off then he wants to. Can be very frustrating especially in front of goal. He'll do well in La Liga because it's less physical.

We are lucky to have him.

Players also have to consider their long term goal especially English players playing for FC Barcelona, flick after spending these millions would be expected to deliver a champions league trophy and if he fails that can lead to a sack, and a traditional fc Barcelona coach might not need his speed since La Masia depends on passing and ball retention, I hope it’s a good move for Gordon.

Just because he was played up front doesn’t mean he can!

Of course, you can't just focus on anything good you fakes! Get a life!

Discussing an 80 million winger and first priority skill is pressing ability. So La Masia can't train this?

Honestly think Gordon is gonna flop , just not sure what Barca think they are getting

Gordon's a perfect Flick soldier. High press, pace, and that dog in him to chase everything. Newcastle fans will miss the work rate, but Barca just got a tactical weapon. This could actually work

The boy can be all of that and his game will definitely improve because of the caliber of players he will be playing with

And let it go down that After 22 years this is how they win the league

That actually sounds like a pretty modern Barça profile If Gordon can maintain consistency at that level, those traits fit right into a high press, fast transition system like Flick’s it would be interesting to see how he adapts to that environment.

He’s dross !!!! 🤣

🔴🔵 Gordon’s pace and relentless pressing sound tailor-made for a Hansi Flick system. Could be a very exciting fit. ⚡🔥

He’s definitely not a striker.

Watched this discussion vs ESPN version about Gordon to barca, I think the espn pundit need to get more knowledge about how the financial thing regarding signing players.

It hasn’t from those in the ground, I want to know why he has been protected by the management when his inclusion may have enabled a higher league position

He absolutely cannot play up front. Especially at Barcelona! He'll press with pace but thats it, he's just not a striker.

More emphasis on pressing 💯

Yes, probably best team in Europe next season if they get a top CB in.