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This is one of the most daring statements there have been in football's recent history, mainly due to the extremely influential role that Xavi has played in Spanish football's history. Koke is one of the best players in his position and has a similar role at Atletico that Xavi had with Barcelona or Spain, but the Colchonero midfielder simply cannot be compared to a true legend of the game.
Regardless, Valencia midfielder Mario Suarez is convinced that Koke is even better than Xavi ever was. Talking to Marca, Suarez said: "To me, when compared with Xavi - saving the different eras - Koke seems much more complete. He can play out wide, in the middle, as a playmaker. He has work rate, quality, flair and spectacular set pieces, and he is 24 years old. He has everything to be one of the best players in the world."
Suarez continued: "Stability on the bench of a club is a basic need. But you have to take short steps and train with intensity. That's what gives you the results. When you don't change everything and things are going well, everyone is valued, you have better contracts in the team, no one wants to go. Atletico is an example of how to compete with the big boys. You have to give everything and be humble every day. We [Valencia] have the foundation to get there as we are the among youngest squads in the league."
Photo credit: Atletico Madrid
