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Barcelona told Joao Cancelo is ‘more important’ to Xavi’s side than Joao Felix

Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix have both made an instant impact at Barcelona this season since signing on loan in the summer transfer.

However, Cancelo is far more important to Felix to Xavi’s side, according to former Barca assistant and Spain coach Roberto Moreno.

Here’s what he’s had to say about the two new boys:

“Although it goes against the current, I think Cancelo is more important than Joao Félix despite his goals and assists,” he said.

“What Cancelo is giving is something really uncontrollable for rivals because he doesn’t play as a full-back, he plays whatever he wants.