"In comparison with Messi one will always lose, but I think Ansu Fati's performance is at a high level," Luis Enrique has told the media ahead of the Nations League tie vs Ukraine.
"It's surprising to see how calm and natural he is. That's something at 17 years old you have to give him credit for. It's great to have him. The attention he has in team-talks, his dedication, is a joy and a delight.
"(,,,) Against Germany, you could see what he generated inside and outside, his attitude, his runs. Ansu was very good, exemplary with and without the ball. When you see his face, you know he wants to play. I hope that's something he'll never lose.
"One has to be careful with the game time he'd get but he does stuff that nobody else in his age can do. With good people around him, he has a great future and we can enjoy him," the former Barca manager concluded.
In his debut match for Spain vs Germany, Fati played 45 minutes and scored twice but the goals were unfortunately ruled out.
The La Masia graduate has become the youngest player to debut for La Roja in 84 years.
