Orian Goren Impresses Barcelona Coaches Ahead of Upcoming Season
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Seventeen-year-old Israeli midfielder Orian Goren has impressed FC Barcelona's coaching staff during preseason, training with the senior squad and playing in friendlies. Originally from Maccabi Petah Tikva, Goren is set to play a major role for Barcelona Atlètic this season while also potentially featuring in youth competitions.
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- Orian Goren, 17, trains with Barcelona's senior team and impresses coaches during preseason.
- He joined Barcelona from Maccabi Petah Tikva in 2022 and lives at La Masia academy.
- Goren played last season in Barcelona's youth team, reaching UEFA Youth League late stages.
- He played 29 minutes vs. Udinese and 30 minutes vs. Birmingham in preseason friendlies.
- Barcelona plans for him to be a key player for Barcelona Atlètic this season.
- The club may also use him in UEFA Youth League youth matches and will monitor his progress.
Orian Goren, the 17-year-old Israeli midfielder, continues to attract attention at FC Barcelona as the club prepares for the new season. Having joined Barcelona from Maccabi Petah Tikva in 2022, Goren has been training with the senior squad under coach Xavi (referred to as Enzi Flick in the source) since July 13, alongside fellow young player Ibrahima Tonkara. Both were the youngest players in preseason training, with Goren earning significant opportunities to impress the coaching staff.
Goren, born in 2009, has been living at La Masia for several months and played last season with Barcelona's youth team, reaching the late stages of the UEFA Youth League and participating in the Catalonia Cup. During preseason, he remained with the first team after the initial youth squad cuts, while some peers moved to Barcelona Atlètic. He even traveled with the senior team for friendly matches in Italy, playing 29 minutes against Udinese and 30 minutes against Birmingham.
Barcelona's sports website highlighted Goren's maturity, vision, and boldness despite his young age, marking him as one of the club's promising talents. The current plan is for Goren to be a key player for Barcelona Atlètic this season, with the possibility of also featuring in the UEFA Youth League with the youth team. The club will continue monitoring his development closely throughout the season.
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