Espanyol midfielder Marc Roca has admitted his game is based on the ‘complete’ Xabi Alonso whom he ‘loved to watch play’.
Speaking to La Liga Lowdown, Roca – who joined Espanyol aged 11 and has a long-term deal until 2022 – explained how the former Real Madrid and Spain star was so influential to his career.
The 21-year-old also spoke about why his number 21 shirt at the club is so special and how the Catalan club are shaping up under new Coach Rubi.
