FIFA World cup 2022: 'Gavi was kicking people!' Cesar Azpilicueta amazed by confidence of Spain's 'new generation'

Cesar Azpilicueta has been taken aback by Spain's younger generation's bravado, with Gavi 'kicking' people on his senior debut.

So, what happened?

The communicated outing was taken in by the Barcelona superstar when he was just 17 years old, making him the youngest player to gain a complete cap for La Roja. Gavi is now representing his nation on a World Cup platform in Qatar 2022, with a new generation of youthful talent demonstrating to more experienced players that nothing can stop them.

Who said what

Azpilicueta, the Chelsea defender in Luis Enrique's plans when Gavi made his debut against Italy in October 2021, told the media that this is a new generation. Sometimes you assist, but the youngsters have grown so much in confidence. He noted that everyone advised him to be calm during Gavi's debut. But he says that you generally have to get them moving, push them. He told Gavin he was kicking people. Azpilcueta added that he could not have done that at 17.

The Broader Picture

Gavi has now made 16 appearances for Spain and continues to attract the eye of club and country, with a €1 billion (£866 million/$1 billion) release clause inserted in a new long-term deal inked at Camp Nou back in September.

What happens next?

Gavi, like Azpilicueta, is now focused on international concerns as Spain prepares for Tuesday's last-16 match against Morocco at the 2022 World Cup.

FAQs:

1. Who is Gavi?
   Gavi is a professional Spanish football player who plays as a central midfielder for La Liga biggie Barcelona and the Spain national team.
2. Why doesn't Gavi tie his shoes?
   Gavi has been playing with his laces unfastened since childhood, owing to his inability to tie them properly. He doesn't care and acts accordingly. Xavi earlier stated to Goal. Fortunately, he can rely on the generosity of some of his teammates to assist him.