It looks like Cristiano Ronaldo has only the best interests at heart for Barcelona\u2019s potential Lionel Messi successor, as the world-renowned striker is also known for his ability to inspire the future generation apart from being globally-acclaimed for his incredible achievements on the pitch.<\/p>\n
In fact, in one of his recent Instagram posts, the five-time Ballon d\u2019Or winner sent Barcelona youngster Ansu Fati a heart-warming message that read:<\/p>\n
\u201cVamos [Ansu Fati]. Volveras pronto! Dale,\u201d\u00a0which generally implied \u201cto go and come back soon.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fati is currently recovering from a knee injury he sustained in November with Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman earlier saying that the teenager\u2019s return has been delayed due to some undisclosed \u201cissues.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s true, it\u2019s taken a bit longer than we expected in the beginning because he had some issues to start with and that was the reason that it\u2019s taken a bit more time than we expected in the beginning,\u201d Koeman said\u00a0of Fati\u2019s recovery last month.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s now working well in the gym, in a few weeks he will start training outside,\u201d he continued. \u201cHe’s a young player, he needs to come back strong, and that’s the most important thing. \u201d<\/p>\n
The great news is that things appear to be getting better in the past few days for Fati as the new course of treatment is allegedly showing positive results, and the 18-year-old might not have to undergo another surgery if things continue as it is, Spanish outlet RAC1\u00a0reported.<\/p>\n
Prior to his injury, Fati had been stellar on the pitch having notched four goals in his first seven matches this season which led many to believe that he could be the heir apparent to Barcelona captain Lionel Messi. In fact, during his first senior season with the Catalans, the six-time Ballon d\u2019Or winner himself admitted that he wants the youngster to succeed the same way he did.<\/p>\n
“I really like him and I try to help and support him. He\u2019s an amazing player and he\u2019s got what it takes to succeed,\u201d Messi told FIFA.com about Fati last year.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut if I look at it through my eyes, I\u2019d like them to bring him on gradually, like they did with me when I started, taking things nice and easy and without putting pressure on him. You have to remember that he\u2019s only 16.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope he keeps on enjoying it and that all the fuss around him doesn\u2019t have a negative impact on him because he has the quality to become one of the best,\u201d the Argentine added.<\/p>\n
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