Barcelona's Perrin Praises Israeli Midfielder Goren Ahead of Preseason Match

Barcelona continues its preparations for the upcoming season with a friendly match scheduled against Nottingham Forest on Friday. Ahead of the game, Barcelona star Perrin Lopes highlighted two standout players from the preseason camp who impressed him the most: 16-year-old forward Abarima Tonkara and Israeli midfielder Oriyan Goren. "They are very good," Lopes said, "these two surprised me."

Lopes himself has been sidelined due to injury and was not part of Spain's World Cup squad. Reflecting on his difficult summer, he described it as "the worst summer so far," noting he was at the peak of his career before the injury. Initially, he found it hard to watch World Cup matches. Lopes has yet to return to play but remains hopeful to participate fully in the Joan Gamper Trophy on August 19, where Barcelona will face Al Ahly. He is not expected to play against Nottingham Forest, as Marc Casado and Marc Bernal started in midfield during Barcelona's first preseason game. Oriyan Goren may receive significant playing time off the bench in the upcoming match.