La Liga forward has what it takes to play for Barcelona, says national team coach: ‘He’s dangerous, unpredictable’

Marc Brys, the supervisor of the Cameroonian nationwide workforce, has heaped reward on Levante striker Karl Etta Eyong in a current interview with Mundo Deportivo.

Brys, who notably handed Eyong his debut with the Cameroonian nationwide workforce earlier this 12 months, is effectively conscious of the striker’s talents and has backed him to grow to be a perfect signing for Barcelona.

Brys’ feedback come within the midst of Barcelona reportedly figuring out Eyong as one of many potential candidates to interchange Robert Lewandowski within the years to return.

Brys heaps reward on Etta Eyong

The Belgian tactician first talked about Eyong’s character and why his down-to-earth angle performs an essential half in who he’s.

“He’s an excellent participant. Very modest and humble, which is a present. He’s not an selfish striker; he performs for the workforce. I like that: he’s hard-working, and he attracts consideration so others can benefit from the house,” he mentioned.

Brys added that Eyong has loads of consideration, however it is crucial that he continues to develop his talents.

“He performed one sport with us and did effectively, though he didn’t rating. He was an essential addition to the squad. He has coronary heart, he’s well mannered, and he has no detrimental angle. That’s what makes him particular.

“He must proceed creating, to combine extra totally, however he has the potential to attain loads of targets. He’s already proven that, though he hasn’t but reached his full potential. We’d prefer to proceed working with him as a result of he can continue to grow,” he mentioned.

Eyong has certainly emerged as one of many rising stars in La Liga this season, racking up six targets and three assists in simply 12 appearances for Levante.

When requested whether or not or not Eyong has the potential to play for Barcelona, Brys backed him to grow to be an excellent signing for the Catalans.

“I feel so, given his potential. There’s all the time room for a brand new participant on a workforce if they’ve the appropriate qualities. Take a look at Lamine Yamal: a 12 months in the past, no one thought he’d be taking part in for the primary workforce, and now he’s a key participant.

“Etta has that potential, too. He’s harmful, unpredictable, and might shock anybody. And that’s useful for any prime workforce,” he mentioned.

Apparently, Brys was additionally requested whether or not Eyong’s talents are much like these of Barcelona legend Samuel Eto’o, who’s now the president of the Catalan soccer federation.

“No, they’re differing kinds. Eto’o, at his peak, was the most effective participant on this planet. Now we have to acknowledge that he was a supply of delight for Cameroon, and he deserved it. But it surely was a distinct period,” he acknowledged.

“Eto’o began extra from the wing after which lower inside. Etta is extra of a penalty-box participant, extra of a centre-back. Generally he drifts large, however he strikes between the strains. He does it very effectively; he’s versatile,” he defined.

Brys went on to explain Etta Eyong as extra of a workforce participant whereas as soon as once more praising his angle and mentality.

“Though he has the mentality of a pure striker, he acts like a workforce participant, and that mixture is uncommon. You may’t evaluate them, however I can say that as an individual, a participant, and a striker, I’ve loads of respect for him.

“He’s humble, respectful, and has an excellent need to enhance. He works arduous individually, he’s formidable, and he has nice qualities,” he mentioned.

“We speak rather a lot, we give one another recommendation. He’s not somebody who runs round with out considering; he asks questions, he displays, and he listens to his teammates and coaches. That intelligence and his physique make him a really full participant,” he concluded.