Barcelona hail Egyptian youngster Hamza Abdel Karim as a ‘natural scorer’

Egyptian youngster Hamza Abdel Karim has received recognition from Barcelona after showcasing his goalscoring ability during a training session ahead of the Spanish club’s Champions League meeting with Aston Villa.

The 18-year-old striker has been training with Barcelona’s first team and is hoping to earn more playing opportunities under German coach Hansi Flick.

Barcelona shared a video of the Egyptian forward scoring an impressive goal during training on its official X account, accompanied by a two-word description of his ability.

Barcelona impressed by Abdel Karim’s finishing

In the footage, Abdel Karim receives the ball just outside the penalty area before producing a well-struck effort to find the back of the net.

The club captioned the video: “A natural scorer.”

The description reflects Barcelona’s recognition of the young striker’s finishing qualities as he continues to work towards securing more playing time.

Egyptian youngster targets more opportunities

Abdel Karim has been participating diligently in Barcelona’s training sessions as he seeks to convince Flick of his capabilities.

The young Egyptian’s involvement in training offers him an opportunity to demonstrate his qualities and push for greater involvement with the senior team.

Barcelona are preparing to host Aston Villa at Camp Nou on Tuesday evening in the fourth round of the Champions League league stage.