Barcelona’s Moroccan winger, Ez Abde, is reportedly in high spirits within the club’s dressing room ahead of the crucial Catalan derby against Espanyol this Monday. The 21-year-old, whose full name is Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, is said to be happy with his current situation at the Camp Nou.
This positive atmosphere comes despite Abde not being a regular starter under manager Xavi Hernández. The young talent has made 22 appearances across all competitions this season, contributing three goals and an assist. His last start was in the Copa del Rey victory over Ceuta in January.
According to information from within the club, Abde’s contentment stems from his belief in the project and the confidence shown in him by Xavi and the sporting department. He is focused on continuing his development and fighting for more minutes, understanding the fierce competition for places in Barcelona’s attack.
The report reveals that the player’s camp has communicated this positive mood to the club’s management, emphasizing his commitment and lack of desire to seek a move away in the near future. This stance is a boost for Barcelona as they navigate a tight La Liga title race.
All focus now shifts to the derby at the RCDE Stadium. Barcelona enters the match holding a nine-point lead at the top of the table, while Espanyol fights to move away from the relegation zone. A positive result is essential for the Blaugrana to maintain their advantage over rivals Real Madrid.
While it remains to be seen if Abde will feature from the start against Espanyol, his reported happiness and professional attitude provide a welcome piece of news for Barcelona in the buildup to a high-pressure local clash.
