Barcelona new arrival opens up on his instinctive style of play: ‘When I don’t think about anything…’

Barcelona new arrival opens up on his instinctive style of play: ‘When I don’t think about anything…’ Barcelona made some very smart signings this summer, but their smartest one, considering the price, was probably Karim Adeyemi’s arrival from Borussia Dortmund. The Catalan club took advantage of the Germany star’s contractual situation and brought him in for what was a bargain price. He has needed little time to show Barcelona exactly what makes him such a dangerous attacker . The German’s game is built around explosive speed and unpredictability, but the player himself believes there is another important ingredient: instinct. As quoted by AS , Adeyemi feels he produces his best football when he stops overthinking situations and simply reacts to what happens around him. Adeyemi explains his instinctive style His performance against Levante offered a good example, including an ambitious acrobatic attempt after the ball dropped behind him. Adeyemi has started very well at Barcelona. (Photo by Francisco Macia/Getty Images) “The move happened very quickly and I don’t really know how it happened,” Adeyemi said of the attempted finish. “I was far from goal, so it wasn’t close to going in, but it was a quick solution in the moment.” That willingness to improvise is becoming an important part of his Barcelona game. “My best matches are when I don’t think about anything on the pitch and the movements come naturally,” he explained. Adeyemi has already scored three goals for Barça, remarkably all with his weaker right foot despite being naturally left-footed. His ability to attack defenders at speed before suddenly changing direction or choosing an unexpected finish gives Hansi Flick a different weapon in the final third. Adeyemi is only getting started Despite his encouraging start, Adeyemi is not satisfied. “I think I can always give more. But I’m happy for every minute I play, every goal I score and every victory we achieve. If I can help the team, even better. We want to win everything,” he explained. That mentality will please Flick, who knows Adeyemi particularly well. The Barcelona coach was the man who handed him his senior Germany debut and has maintained considerable faith in his qualities. Karim Adeyemi still has areas to his game that he would like to improve. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images) After the Levante game, here is how Flick spoke about the 24-year-old. “When he is focused, Adeyemi is fantastic.” For Barcelona, the exciting part is that Adeyemi still looks like a player discovering exactly how he fits into this attack. Barcelona already have several attackers who want the ball and can create. Adeyemi can provide something different. He still has areas of his game he will want to improve, and his style of dribbling sees him lose the ball often in dangerous areas. If the Germany international can iron out such wrinkles, he could go on to become one of Flick’s most important squad players. Three goals in limited minutes is a good start, and it remains to be seen where Adeyemi goes from here.