Anthony Gordon wants to dribble, shoot and take responsibility more often at Barcelona, according to an interview relayed by SGGP. The England attacker described adapting to a new club and country as his biggest challenge after leaving Newcastle in the summer. SGGP put the transfer fee at €70 million.
His assessment of the opening period
At the interview's reporting point, SGGP credited Gordon with three goals and five assists across competitions. He had scored in the 6-1 win over Alaves but believed his best Barcelona performances were still ahead.
He said settling into his surroundings required time. His wish to be more decisive concerns goals, assists and the ability to change a match when needed.
Gordon explained being more selfish in terms of taking players on and shooting more frequently. He places increased scoring at the centre of his own improvement objectives.
Different demands at three clubs
He contrasted Everton's relegation battles, Newcastle's pursuit of Champions League qualification and Barcelona's ambition to compete for trophies across competitions. He finds the present challenge different and exciting.
The interview preceded the Aston Villa match. Bongda24h's final account confirms Barcelona won 3-0 on November 4 in Vietnam time, with Gordon in the starting line-up.
His next task is to demonstrate greater initiative in subsequent selections while contributing to the collective structure. His self-assessment explains an ambition; future production and responsibilities still depend on actual performances.