Ansu’s Dazzling Moves: A Half-hour Delight for Culers

Ansu Fati’s recent performance against Everton has stirred excitement among Culers, showcasing promising individual plays that almost resulted in goals. The absence of Mitoma led him to start on the left wing, reminiscent of his time at Barcelona.

Gradually regaining his form just before his last muscle injury, Ansu Fati faced a setback that kept him out for two months while he was establishing himself in Brighton’s starting eleven. Coach De Zerbi is cautiously reintegrating him into the team, evident in his minutes in the last four matches: 2 minutes against Crystal Palace, 33′ against Tottenham, 14′ against Sheffield, and 29′ against Everton last Saturday.

His growth has been evident, especially in the recent match against Everton, where 29 minutes of play earned him praise from Brighton fans, who are now calling for a spot in the starting lineup. The most noteworthy aspect of his performance was his dynamism.

Despite Mitoma’s absence, Ansu started on the left wing, although under De Zerbi, he usually plays as an attacking midfielder. However, Ansu moved freely across the attack and was close to scoring once again, displaying moves reminiscent of his early career.

First, with an electric “croqueta” on the wing, and later, with a well-controlled touch that put him in a prime position to score. Although the goalkeeper managed to save his shot with difficulty, Brighton witnessed an engaged and dynamic Ansu once again.

De Zerbi aims to utilize Ansu in a role closely linked to the game, and the Barcelona forward is proving to be a significant playmaker with his vision and skill between the lines.

Brighton’s upcoming match is against Wolverhampton in the Cup, and it remains to be seen what role De Zerbi has in store for Ansu. Recently, the coach invited Ansu to his home, where they shared a meal with other members of the coaching staff—an illustration of Brighton’s commitment to nurturing young talent.