Andres Iniesta compares Jesus Navas to Gareth Bale

Jesus Navas

Andres Iniesta has come out in praise for Jesus Navas and the Barcelona playmaker believes that the only other player in the Premier League with the same abilities as Navas is Gareth Bale.

It was Jesus Navas who came off the bench to score the decisive penalty which sent Spain into the finals of the Confederations Cup.

Spain will meet Brazil tonight in the Confederations Cup final and Iniesta is no short of words for the 27-year-old Spaniard.

Iniesta is quoted by Mirror as saying: “Navas is a very special player. He is going to cause the defences in the Premier League a real problem when he plays for City.

“Jesus has so much speed, and his feet are so quick, that it becomes nearly impossible to stop him without fouling him.

“The only player that I can compare him with that is already playing in England is Gareth Bale.”

Navas, who primarily plays as a right winger, is known for his quick dribbling skills and his ability to run at opposing defenders.