Anthony Gordon says his best is still to come before Aston Villa clash

Anthony Gordon says Barcelona have yet to see the best of him. Ahead of the match against Aston Villa, the winger described his adaptation as a positive start while acknowledging that he still needs time to find his feet.

Before the Champions League meeting, he said he had begun well but needed to understand his team-mates and the club’s expectations better. He rated himself “a seven or 7.5” and pointed to the change involved in joining a new club, country and team. “I can do more. It will take me time to settle in, and when I do you will see the best of me. You haven’t seen it yet,” he said.

Gordon expects a difficult contest against Aston Villa. He praised the quality of the squad and manager Unai Emery, and said he was looking forward to the game. He also said the dressing room had made him feel welcome. English-speaking team-mates, including Eric, had helped him settle in.

That adjustment comes with high expectations. At Barcelona, the aim is to compete for the major trophies, and Gordon says he wants to win everything despite the added pressure. He described consistency as one of football’s biggest challenges, as well as a challenge in life, and said routine, reading and hard work help him keep progressing.

He also explained what he wants to bring to his game: greater decisiveness, more goals and assists, and a willingness to take players on. “I need to try to dribble more and score more goals. I am here to win trophies,” he said. He added that the connection he has built with the supporters surprised him and made him want to repay their affection.

To maintain his balance, Gordon said he enjoys fiction and tries to step away from the constant stream of social media. Reading, walking and spending time in nature help him calm down and refocus, he said. Ahead of the Aston Villa game, his message combines confidence in his potential with an awareness that he still has work to do.