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Kluivert tells Koora: This is what Hamza Abdelkarim needs

Dutch legend Patrick Kluivert insists Barcelona has no crisis in the centre-forward position, pointing out that young Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim, currently with Barcelona B, simply needs time to settle in.

Kluivert told Koora: "I don't think Barcelona have a crisis in the centre-forward position, with Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres in the squad."

Regarding reports linking the Polish striker with a move away from Barça at the end of his contract this summer, Kluivert commented, "No one knows what will happen, but if he leaves, the team will certainly need a new striker."

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In his interview with Koora, Kluivert also predicts the winner of El Clásico and the Champions League.

Kluivert told Koora that the Netherlands will reach the World Cup quarter-finals and that this side is closest to lifting the trophy.

Kluivert also gives his take on the Saudi Pro League, telling Koora he is not currently considering a move there.

Asked whether he expects his son, Shane Kluivert, and Barcelona B striker Hamza Abdulkarim to get a chance with the first team, he said: "My son sometimes plays as a centre-forward, but he's more of a winger than a pure striker, while Hamza is a pure striker who still needs time to settle in."

The former Dutch striker added, "Pre-season will be crucial for both of them, and nobody knows who might make the first-team squad next season."

Abdelkarim recently led Barcelona's youth side to the league title, scoring a hat-trick in a 9-0 win over Monte Carlo on Sunday evening.

Read Kluivert's full interview with Koora:

Kluivert also discussed the Morocco-Senegal final, calling the events "strange"; praised Marmoush as a "brilliant signing" for Barcelona; and wondered why Salah might not consider a move to the club.

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