The Barcelona striker, Robert Lewandowski, has heaped praise on four Barcelona youngsters who have quality beyond their years.

Lewandowski hailed Gavi, 18, Pedri, 19, Ansu Fati, 19, and Ferran Torres, 22, for their footballing prowess so far this season.

The Polish international joined Barcelona from Bayern Munich earlier this summer for €45 million plus €5 million in potential add-ons.

The 34-year-old has enjoyed a brilliant start to his La Liga career, contributing eight goals and two assists in six league appearances for Xavi’s side.

Asked about Barcelona’s youngsters, Lewandowski said (via Barca Universal): “No, I have not played with so many youngsters in one team, Gavi, Pedri, Fati, or even Ferran. He is two years older but still young too." These guys, despite their young age, show great quality on the pitch.

“I don’t feel it, but I know they know I’m there for them and they are ready to talk and they are not ashamed to ask me." I am happy to talk to them because I see the great potential in the team and the speed of their development. "