La Masia will be at the centre of Hansi Flick’s plans at Barcelona next season given the club’s financial situation. Early indications point to the manager being highly invested in the club’s academy, for he has even requested for reports on the club’s young prospects.
Barça Atletic’s failure to secure promotion to the Segunda division, however, leaves the administration with several key decisions to make in a limited time.
After all, multiple key prospects may opt to leave the club for greener pastures if they are sure that the door to the first team is closed.
Barcelona, thus, find themselves in a spot where they must prioritise the talents they choose to keep hold of.
In order to take such a call, however, it is critical that the manager has a clear idea of the players he looks to catapult to the highest level in the near future.
Barça Universal brings you a list of four players who could be the next big thing from La Masia, following the footsteps of Gavi, Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde and Lamine Yamal in recent years.
Marc Bernal
Marc Bernal is a star in the making. (Photo courtesy: FC Barcelona)
Widely considered one of the brightest talents of his generation, Bernal was largely seen as the next academy star in line for a chance in the first-team last season. While his debut did not eventually arrive, he moves into the next season with the hype around him intact.
The 17-year-old is a defensive midfielder by trade and is thus one of the administration’s big bets to take over as the team’s primary pivot in the years to come. After all, Barcelona have struggled in the department since the departure of Sergio Busquets.
Bernal is remarkably versatile and capable of dictating play under pressure. His flawless passing range and immaculate use of both feet render him reliable while his physique gives him an edge in the defensive position he represents.
With Flick taking over the reins of the first team, Barcelona now have room for two defensive…
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Author : Adithya Eshwarla
Publish date : 2024-06-25 07:56:35
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