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Barcelona 19-year-old academy talent a contender for first-team promotion next season
TL;DR
Barcelona's 19-year-old academy talent is being considered for promotion to the first team next season. Manager Hansi Flick has a history of promoting young players from La Masia.
Key points
- Barcelona's 19-year-old academy talent considered for first-team promotion
- Hansi Flick promotes young players from La Masia
- Marc Bernal and Marc Casado were promoted last season
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Barcelona 19-year-old academy talent a contender for first-team promotion next season
In the two years that Hansi Flick has been at FC Barcelona, he has not been shy of handing opportunities to young prospects from La Masia.
Marc Bernal and Marc Casado were the beneficiaries last season, although the former ended up missing a year due to an ACL injury.
This time around, the manager has handed chances to multiple La Masia prospects like Pedro ‘Dro’ Fernandez, who ended up leaving in January for PSG, Jofre Torrents, Xavi Espart, and Toni Fernandez.
Another youngster who has become a regular fixture in Flick’s squad list this term is Tommy Marques, although he has played only once.
First-team promotion for Tommy next season?
Now, according to Mundo Deportivo, Tommy is a contender for a promotion to the first-team squad at Barcelona next season.
As mentioned, the 19-year-old has been pretty much a regular in senior training and matchday squads for a large part of the current season.
Q&A
Who is the 19-year-old academy talent at Barcelona being considered for promotion?
The article does not specify the name of the 19-year-old academy talent, but it mentions multiple La Masia prospects.
What has Hansi Flick's approach been towards young players at Barcelona?
Hansi Flick has actively promoted young prospects from La Masia during his tenure at Barcelona.
Which La Masia players received opportunities last season under Hansi Flick?
Last season, Marc Bernal and Marc Casado were given chances, although Bernal missed a year due to an ACL injury.
