Abidal: Umtiti is the next Beckenbauer

The 22-year-old who moved from Lyon this summer has certainly impressed the former Barcelona defender with his performances so far this season.

Abidal told 'RAC 1': "Umtiti is much better than Abidal. He will be the black Beckenbauer at Barca".

It is certainly a bold claim to make after just five appearances for Luis Enrique's side, but it is hard to argue with Abidal given Umtiti's displays this season.

However, Barcelona will have do make do without the ex-Lyon defender against Atletico Madrid as Umtiti is suffering from a knee ligament strain and no potential return date has been mentioned.