Barcelona Defender Praises Israeli Talent Oriane Goren

Barcelona defender Gerrard Martin has expressed admiration for young talent Oriane Goren, stating he "loves him very much." Martin, who has started all five of Barcelona's opening league matches this season, which have all resulted in victories, shared his positive impressions in a recent interview with Catalan sports outlet Sport. He noted that Goren, despite his youth, has already made a significant impact.

Martin highlighted the hunger and desire of the young players, including Goren and fellow newcomer Abraima Tonkara, to integrate into the team. "They arrived with a lot of hunger and a desire to learn," Martin said. "From the first moment, you could see they wanted to integrate and help the team."

When asked about players who surprised him during the summer, Martin specifically named Goren and Tonkara. "Oriane Goren and Abraima Tonkara. They arrived very hungry, worked extremely hard, and managed to integrate as I said," he stated. Martin further elaborated on Goren's impression, emphasizing the young player's potential. "The thing is, he is very, very young, but yes, I love him very much. He still has a long way to go, but I love him very much. I really like him," Martin added.

This praise from Martin follows earlier positive remarks about Goren from Barcelona coach Hans Flick before the season began, further underscoring the young Israeli's promising future with the club.