Gordon claims LaLiga requires 'different level of intelligence' to Premier League

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/gordon-anthony/EFo95m2P/"]Gordon[/a], who became the first player in the 21st century to provide two assists on his LaLiga debut, has been thriving in Spain since leaving [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/newcastle-utd/p6ahwuwJ/"]Newcastle United[/a].[/p][p]The winger has three assists in three games, with his latest coming against [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/rayo-vallecano/8bcjFy6O/"]Rayo Vallecano[/a] for [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/raphinha/xtBsDPam/"]Raphinha[/a], an assist which saw new signing [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/rodri/K0G8DB00/"]Rodri[/a] hold his head in his hands after Gordon pulled off a genius back heel. [/p][p]As he continues to impress away from England, Gordon was asked about the differences between La Liga and the Premier League and how mistakes are more noticeable at his new side. [/p][p][b]"I’m not going to deny that the Premier League is incredibly intense. The rhythm is relentless. There are physical battles everywhere. Long ball kicks, corner kicks and a lot of contact," [/b]Gordon said.[/p][p][b] "That’s why many English players believe it is the best league in the world. They’re used to that kind of chaos. I loved playing in the Premier League, and it played a huge role in my development. But Spanish football demands a different level of tactical and technical intelligence.[/b][/p][embed guid="5825173b-1996-45df-ab9a-1125ce33b945" url="https://x.com/BarcaTimes/status/2094532588039819532?s=20" social-type="twitter" /][p]"In England, sometimes intensity can cover up mistakes. You can miscontrol the ball and still recover by winning the next physical battle. Here, a bad first touch or a lack of concentration on your positioning can punish you immediately. The spaces are smaller, the decisions have to be faster, and everything must be cleaner," Gordon explained.[/p][p]He added that English sides may struggle in Spain if they were introduced to LaLiga: [b]"Some Premier League teams would have a hard time playing this style consistently because they may not have the patience or quality in the midfield that is required. [/b][b]That’s not disrespecting them, it’s just what I’ve noticed in my first games. There’s a different football intelligence here."[/b][/p][p]Gordon will next feature this weekend as [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/barcelona/SKbpVP5K/"]Barcelona[/a] take on Valencia away from home [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/barcelona-SKbpVP5K/valencia-CQeaytrD/?mid=MFH8mVvQ"]on Sunday afternoon[/a].[/p][infobox id="14dacc89-3234-4d6e-b854-e74d05c9dce3" /]