Anthony Gordon causes divide as Barcelona ace brutally called 'English Garnacho'

Gordon did not have a single shot in the match and failed to complete any of his three attempted dribbles. He also won just one of nine duels during the game, all but two being on the ground, and lost possession nine times.

However, the England international did have seven touches inside the opposition penalty area. Gordon was also one of four Barcelona players to create a big chance and had two key passes.

After Marcus Rashford was replaced by him this summer, fans are inevitably now comparing the two players. Some are now even pining for the Manchester United forward.

One said on X: "I miss when I still had a reliable left winger in my team. Now I'm stuck with white English Garnacho. #Rashford"

Another supporter said: "If we're being honest, Rashford is still the better option for Barcelona than Gordon, who is struggling to do even the basics. ... Rashford could at least get shots away and create problems for defenders, while Gordon's decision-making and passing have been frustrating to watch."

However, it is far from being a unanimous verdict. One observer replied: "With just one game, you all are already rating him down; what inconsistent fans."

Others said: "It's too early to tell. Gordon fits Hansi Flick's style more; he's a pressing machine."

His work rate, though, has also been questioned. Another fan claimed: "On several occasions, he simply jogged back after the player he was supposed to be tracking, leaving [Joao] Cancelo exposed against [Desire] Doue and [Achraf] Hakimi in the first half. Even when he presses, there's a lack of aggression and urgency. He approaches defenders too slowly."

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Despite having his detractors, Gordon completed the full 90 minutes for the first time as a Barcelona player. The forward also scored his first two goals in back-to-back games after the international break.

His debut season started with four assists across their opening quartet of La Liga matches. Gordon, however, has now gone seven matches without one, but did create a big chance against PSG.

Next up is this season's first El Clásico. Barcelona host Real Madrid at Camp Nou and would take a nine-point lead over their rivals with a win, extending their 100% start to the league season.

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