Injury crisis among super stars at Barca startles young Giovani.


Mexican starlet Giovani dos Santos is spending his fifth year at FC Barcelona, with this being his first year as a full fledged member of the senior team at Camp Nou. The 18 year old kid wonder is happy at his home, striving to improve upon his already outstanding game and still looking out for bigger ways he can contribute to the success of the club that has given him so much. The young talent is also conscious of the sensitive mood in Barca right now with respect to injuries. Giovani is alarmed at the spate of injuries that have hit Barca's camp, with match winners like Samuel Eto'o, Zambrotta, Marquez and Toure Yaya all sidelined, and the likes of Milito, captain Puyol, Ronaldinho and Gudjohnsen still recovering from injury even though they are back on the pitch. Edmilson is also out due to a serious injury as well. Giovani says:

Injuries are difficult for the whole team. It is sad, because we are missing such top quality players, but at the time we have more players that are able to cover for the injuries. I hope they all get fit again as quickly as possible.

On his state of mind and heart at FC Barcelona, the talented youngster who is jokingly referred to as the first choice sub in the star-studded squad says:

I am really happy with the faith the boss has shown in me and the time he has given me on the pitch until now. That’s why I work and train so hard every day, I want to show the manager that I am able to come on the pitch whenever he needs me. I always wanted to stay here and play for the first team. I am from the youth teams and I greatly appreciate everything this club has done for me. Barça has given me everything.