Martinez praises Xavi’s use of Gavi & Gonzales at Barcelona

are relying on their talented youngsters a lot this season with the injury crisis and financial difficulties.

Gavi

and

Nico Gonzales

have proven themselves essential in Barcelona’s struggle to keep the season alive.

The Catalans are sitting seventh on the

table and two points from the top four and if they didn’t have those younger players, they wouldn’t be so close to the

spots.

Belgium boss

Roberto Martinez

, who was linked with the Barcelona job before, is well aware of that, as per reports from

.

“

Barcelona are in a difficult situation,”

he said.

“They have had to give opportunities to the youngsters a little earlier than expected, but if the young player is prepared, it doesn’t matter what age they are.

“That’s what is important, that they are prepared in the base categories.

“When they are well prepared, the talent allows them to play at a young age.”

Spain manager Luis Enrique had to decide between age vs quality when selecting youngster Gavi for the Spain call-ups.

Although many criticized him, he emphasized that quality wins over age and experience.

Xavi agrees with the Spain boss as they have both benefited from that his services.

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