"Ebrima is a youth player and he wanted the ball, he looked for one-on-one opportunities, he helped in defense..Campos played very well again. Pedro Villar created chances through the middle and helped both offensively and defensively, Shane Kluivert and Fofana in the second half."
"The club is on the right track with this approach and they accept their responsibility. And the older players are taking on their leadership roles. The team has always played well even if it hasn't always gotten results. We mustn't lose confidence even if we don't win; we have to keep competing and have the mindset to improve."
Ebrima Tunkara made his first start for Barcelona Atletic in a 2-0 victory over Valencia, just days after his debut. The 15-year-old impressed manager Juliano Belletti with his performance, actively seeking the ball, pursuing one-on-one opportunities, and contributing defensively. Belletti praised the team's overall approach and highlighted contributions from other players including Campos, Pedro Villar, Shane Kluivert, and Fofana. The manager emphasized maintaining confidence and competitive mindset despite inconsistent results, noting the victory provides momentum. Tunkara recently agreed a new contract with Barcelona and may receive additional opportunities as the season progresses, particularly given the team's injury challenges.
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