Bojan Krkic delivers assessment of Barcelona loan stars – “We have to leave him alone, he’s a great player”

Following his retirement from football at the end of last season, Bojan Krkic has returned to Barcelona in the role of football co-ordinator. As part of this, he oversees the first team players that are out on loan at various clubs across Europe.

Speaking to Sport, Bojan gave his assessment of the players he is keeping an eye on, starting with Ansu Fati, who is spending the season at Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion.

“I came back very happy from Brighton. I really liked the coach and his staff. I know the assistant coach (Andrea Maldera) from my time at Milan. In fact, we still keep in touch. Brighton is a team that plays very good football in a league that allows you to play football. Ansu is in very good hands. His coach (Roberto Di Zerbi) believes in him, and he masters the management of young players. He’s very happy.”

Bojan also commented on Pablo Torre and Eric Garcia, who have had contrasting fortunes at Girona since the start of the season.

“Pablo in a team that, this season, is flying. He has a lot of competition. He’s a young kid who’s just starting out, and the truth is that his progress is very good. We have to leave him alone, he’s a great player. He’s training at a good level. His time will come.

“Eric is very happy. The decision he made was a very wise one. It’s close to home and Girona are a team that plays very good football. He’s got a great coach. He’s the captain of the defence, he’s delighted.”

Next, Bojan discussed Julian Araujo, who has impressed during his time as Las Palmas so far, having joined Barcelona officially during the summer from LA Galaxy.

“Next week I’ll go to see him in Pamplona. He’s performing very well, especially defensively. In his case, it’s especially important that he’s