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Rafa Marquez tells Xavi want to expect from Barcelona Atletic youngsters Mika Faye and Pau Cubarsi

Barcelona Atletic boss Rafa Marquez is backing youngsters Pau Cubarsi and Mikayil Faye to break into the first team under Xavi.

The two defenders are both highly thought of at Barcelona and Marquez has offered a bit of insight into what both players can bring to the team.

“They are two players who understand each other quite well both defensively and offensively,” he told Sport.

“They both have good ball output, perhaps Mika is more forceful, especially because of his physicality. Cuba is more methodical, more intelligent in personal duels.

“They are both performing.