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vox888 Marc Casado has risen to prominence at Barcelona, ​​partly due to the development of German coach Hansi Flick. vox888

Former Barcelona Athletic coach Rafael Marquez has heaped praise on Hansi Flick after the German coach helped develop 21-year-old midfielder Marc Casado to the next level, earning him a call-up to Spain’s latest squad, according to ‘Que Thi Jugues’ on Monday. 

Marquez previously worked at Barca Athletic from 2022-2024 before moving to become Mexico’s current assistant coach. He previously worked with Casado and knows the player well, and the 21-year-old midfielder has risen through the ranks under Flick and has been praised by the Mexican coach.

‘I’m very happy with him, I see how he’s improving with every step and every process and I hope he can keep this level,’ Marquez said of Casado.

Marquez is delighted with Casado’s success and credits Flick with unlocking the 21-year-old’s potential, saying: ‘He’s a winner and very competitive, that’s what gave him this opportunity. Flick saw it and decided to keep him straight away, so credit to him.’

Asked if Casado was the same enthusiastic player he had playing for Barça Athletic before, Marquez replied: ‘Yes, he is emotional, competitive and very enthusiastic. In any game, no matter what he wins, he will celebrate and you can see his character and his desire to succeed. ‘ ( vox888 )