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Linda Caicedo: statements by the former Barcelona manager: she can fit in with any team | Colombians Abroad

This 2022 was not only the year for women’s soccer, because among all those competitions that took place, the categorical figure of Linda Lizeth Caicedo Alegría appeared, who with her overflow, her speed, her daring and definition disillusioned not only South America, but also also to everyone. Linda was the third scorer in the U-17 World Cup and won the World Cup Silver Ball.

At 17 years old and about to turn 18 on February 22, 2023, Linda Caicedo is already beginning to put her name in big clubs in Europe, including Barcelona in Spain. Caicedo was one of the figures in the Copa América playing with the Colombian National Team, because of her goal against Argentina, they qualified for the final of the contest in Bucaramanga.

One of the biggest clubs in women’s football is FC Barcelona which usually owns the local tournaments, and also has a Uefa Champions League. Lluís Cortés is one of the strategists who managed to win the treble in the 2020/021 season (Iberdrola League, Queen’s Cup and European Champions League). Given the rumors that put Linda Caicedo in the Barça orbit, Cortés did not hesitate to praise the Colombian.

Lluís Cortés gave an interview to Diario As, where he stated the following, “Linda is a total player, she is playing as a second striker in the Colombian formation, but she is someone who would adapt to the position of winger or midfielder, she has very good defensive qualities. All this goes hand in hand with a brutal talent, she kicks with both legs, she has a great dribble and a good change of pace. Talent is difficult to acquire or improve over the years, but Linda has that to be a star or a top player in women’s soccer. Those of us who are in women’s soccer have known Linda for a long time, but it is true that in this championship she is standing out much more than other tournaments”.

In turn, he said he would have no problem standing out in European football. His biotype may give him the opportunity to get into short spaces, but his body could play tricks on him in physical football. “Yes, I think that in the end she is a player who could adapt to different positions, but also to different game models and ways of playing, Linda could fit into the scheme of Fútbol Club Barcelona, ​​although it is true that she is a very young player and it would be interesting if he took the steps at the right time, perhaps he is too young to go to a first team, but he could go to a team where he can adapt to the Spanish league. It would be nice to see Linda Caicedo in the future.”

Lluís Cortés also did not hesitate to maintain his clear idea that Linda Caicedo can bring the first Ballon d’Or to Colombian soccer. She is already sweeping the Globe Soccer Awards, and in the future she could be recognized as the best player in the world, “Linda has the material to become the Golden ball, but first she has to be able to make the right decisions, she has 17 year and is very young. She has a certain impact, but you have to take care of her, not exploit her at a competitive level, you have to respect all of that”.

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