Word on the street is that Barcelona might just have unearthed another gem! Marcus Rashford, the Manchester United star, has been singing the praises of Barcelona's breakout youngster, Pedro 'Dro' Fernández, suggesting he's more than ready for senior playing time. Seems like the pre-season tour of Asia did wonders for the 17-year-old's confidence.
Who is this 'Dro' Everyone's Talking About?
Dro Fernández's name has been buzzing around Barcelona lately. He surprisingly made it into the squad for their pre-season tour of Asia and didn't disappoint. In fact, he scored on his senior debut in a friendly against Vissel Kobe, proving he's got the goods to impress manager Hansi Flick.
Rashford's Verdict: 'He's Ready to Play!'
During an interview with Diario Sport, Rashford was asked if Dro was ready to contribute this season. His response? A resounding yes! "Look, you can never know when young players are really ready until they play. But from what I see in training, he's ready to play, he's ready to help the team, and I think he's already shown that. And not only Dro, but also the other young players."
- Scored on his senior debut against Vissel Kobe.
- Impressing in Barcelona first-team training.
- Rashford believes he's ready to contribute.
Could Dro be the next big thing at Barcelona? Only time will tell, but with endorsements like this, the future looks bright for this young talent!