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Netherlands defender Virgil can Dijk was full of praise for Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi after Thursday’s 2-2 draw between the two sides.
Cubarsi has previously revealed his admiration for the Liverpool defender, and it seems the feeling is mutual.
> “I think he’s a huge talent, a special player. At 18, as you said, and playing at this level, it’s already impressive. He’s outstanding,” he told Mundo Deportivo.
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> “It’s good to see him play. It’s not the typical Barcelona style because Pau likes to make long passes too, a lot, and he’s good at it. And it’s something I like to do too.
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> “I was sad for him because he obviously got injured, but I think he’s a great talent and we’re looking at a player with a bright future.”
Cubarsi went off in the first half with an ankle knock and it’s not clear yet if [he will be fit to play in the return at Mestalla on Sunday](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2025/3/21/24390093/barcelona-starlet-pau-prim-in-advanced-talks-to-sign-for-al-sadd-on-a-free).