When looking at Giovani dos Santos, everyone agrees he has talent. When looking at Dos Santos' career in Europe, everyone agrees he couldn't get the most out of that talent.
"Based on his quality, he has come up short," Jesus Ramirez, who coached Dos Santos at the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship, told El Pais before the 2018 World Cup. "It was impressive what he and (Carlos) Vela did. His potential is high but I think he has held it back a bit."
With his two most high-profile former employers meeting, one can't help but wonder why he never could harness his full potential.