“Fantastic player”: Flick praises and cautions ex-BVB star Adeyemi | OneFootball

After his next wonder goal for FC Barcelona, Karim Adeyemi has received plenty of praise from Hansi Flick. At the same time, the coach issued a clear warning to the former BVB star.

Karim Adeyemi continues to make headlines at FC Barcelona. In the 4-2 away win against UD Levante, the former BVB professional put the finishing touch on the match with a spectacular solo effort. Coach Hansi Flick was full of praise afterward for the qualities of his new signing — but coupled it with a clear demand.

“When he is focused, he is a fantastic player. He has to show that,” Flick said about the 24-year-old. The former Germany coach has known Adeyemi for years and is well aware of his abilities. “That’s why we decided on him. I’ve known him for many years. And I know what he can give us.”

Against Levante, Adeyemi impressively demonstrated why Barcelona had gone for the Germany international in the summer. Brought on only in the 67th minute, the forward received the ball just behind the halfway line in stoppage time. Adeyemi accelerated down the left, left his opponents behind and even fooled defender Mandi before finishing. He then made it 4-2, the final score.

Former BVB star Adeyemi delights Barça fans

It was already Adeyemi’s third goal in his sixth appearance for the Catalans. Before that, he had already scored a stunning goal in the 5-1 Champions League win over Feyenoord. There too, he had been celebrated by the Barça fans for his performance.

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After the win at Levante, Flick particularly highlighted Adeyemi’s goal. “The fourth goal in particular was perfect. You can see that he has something special.” At the same time, the 61-year-old wants to prevent his attacker from resting on his strong start. His demand is clear: “Don’t be happy and relaxed, always keep pushing for the next goal. That’s what I want to see from him.”

Meanwhile, Barcelona also remain on track on the pitch. After five league matches, the Catalans are still unbeaten and top the table with a goal difference of 21:4. Before that against Levante, Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal, with two goals, had scored before the hosts closed the gap to 3-2. Adeyemi’s solo finally removed all doubt about Barça’s next victory.

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