Great read Austin! It has always struck me how "ready" La Masia players look when they get their chances on the big stage. You don't sense the nerves with a lot of them, and some even look mature (thinking of Cubarsi when he made his debut last season). I suppose for the players, simply knowing that a path exists from academy to first team must also be a big confidence booster.
Great read Austin! It has always struck me how "ready" La Masia players look when they get their chances on the big stage. You don't sense the nerves with a lot of them, and some even look mature (thinking of Cubarsi when he made his debut last season). I suppose for the players, simply knowing that a path exists from academy to first team must also be a big confidence booster.
Agree! La Masia prepares them well mentally as well it seems