We all knew that Alphonso Davies had to be good.
I don’t think anyone, adding Bayern Munich, has any idea that he would be one of the most productive left sides of the world at 19.
Davies, a product of the MLS and a member of the Canadian national team, made a strong announcement to world football on Friday at the time of Bayern Munich’s 8–2 war against Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals.
When 8 goals are scored against Lionel Messi and Barca, it is difficult to isolate one and not let the collective strangeness overwhelm you. But Joshua Kimmich’s Davies setup stood out, because it was a moment that captured the overall sum of Davies’ gifts, his unexpected progression and his arrogance.
A reminder, again, before you see this highlight: Alphonso Davies is 19 years old.
First, look at this thing.
Now, some scattered thoughts.
Because CBS Sports’ official Twitter account only shared the final seconds of that highlight, and because Semedo stripped naked in a purely violent way, many other people overlooked or missed the fact that Davies had paintings to make even before they were handed over to his victim. select a loose ball and beat two defenders before he gets the isolation he wants.
With Bayern crawling at this stage, Davies had taken the field and seemed eager to take someone. However, he had retained himself up to this point, making wise passes and overlays and resisting the urge to defeat everyone with his speed. When he was given isolation in Semedo, he no longer had to resist the impulse. It’s one by one, an hour approved to face a man. And Mr. Wise passed him.
RIP Nelson Semedo. A 19-year-old left-back has channeled Ronaldhino and pulled you off that fatal reel. We’re going to miss you.
Davies effectively defeats Semedo, who is now, unfortunately, a ghost, but his paintings have been made there. Many players, especially in a game as massive as this, will simply hit their boy and shoot the other on a cross and expect a striker to succeed. Davies looks up, but he doesn’t like what he sees. Use your strength to defend yourself against Zombie Semedo and continue to compare your options. While running at full speed. Against Barcelona. At 19. Is… Amazing.
Davies continues, helps to keep walking in the penalty area, and yet it seems that he will play a ball … but ENCORE holds up. He did not make the pass, which caused the Barcelona defenders to jump anyway, and that final touch paved the way for Kimmich.
After all this, he put the ball on a platter for Kimmich, who after the match said he was embarrassed to celebrate because he had done nothing to make the purpose come true. All Davies, and everything perfect.
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