"We know it was an important victory; it was the Catalan Derby, and what that means to the fans, to the club, and to us." "We didn't play our best game today, but we knew how to make the most of the opportunities, and we're very happy with the three points," he added. "The point is helping the team, whether as a starter or as a substitute."
"I feel that I am being a little pushy, sometimes too much. But I think that pressing is important. I'm sure that on the pitch my teammates sometimes think that I talk too much," he told the media. "But I am going to demand from people that they can give much more. I take responsibility and in the dressing room we all hug each other to celebrate the victory."
There's a reason why a player like Trae Young is in a different conversation than someone like Cam Thomas or Tyler Herro. Say what you will about his flaws, but Young is undeniably among the top-tier, elite playmakers, if not, the absolute best. Over the past three seasons, he has averaged double-digit assists: 10.2 in 2022-23, 10.8 in 2023-24, and 11.6 in 2024-25. In fact, Young's most recent campaign saw him lead the league in assists, finally claiming the top spot after coming close in previous seasons.
The Bulgarian's elegant, composed and laid-back style made him one of the classiest players of his era, ranking 64th in FourFourTwo's greatest Premier League players list.
