Anthony Gordon regards resilience and decision-making as important parts of playing for Barcelona. In an El Pais interview relayed by VnExpress on October 17, he reflected on his Preston loan, self-development and the pressure surrounding social media.
The comments express his personal perspective rather than a new Barcelona tactical announcement or an official assessment of the entire squad. He distinguished his aggressive on-field approach from a quieter personality away from football.
Lessons from the Preston loan
Gordon said that, around nineteen, he had ability but lacked consistent mental strength. Limited opportunities while on loan from Everton to Preston encouraged him to change his preparation.
He developed reading and analysis habits, mentioning Tim Grover's Winning and Relentless. A dressing-room reading group remained an idea he had not attempted to establish.
He also described discomfort with spending too much time on social media, while acknowledging that he still sometimes used it more than he wished. That is his experience, not a general diagnosis of other players.
Decisions that serve the team
Gordon believes his pressing attracts attention while his technical and tactical qualities can be overlooked. He said playing well and choosing correctly for teammates mattered more to him than scoring during a poor performance.
He recalled Hansi Flick explaining why he suited the team's style. His comments about Yamal, Pedri and Rodri are his own assessments of teammates.
The interview centres on adaptation and reading situations at Barcelona. It does not promise future goals, trophies or a guaranteed starting place.