An intriguing young talent from Barcelona has caught the attention of senior head coach Hansi Flick, even if that player is struggling to get consistent minutes at the club’s reserve team.
Noah Darvich is an 18-year-old midfielder from Barcelona, who is learning to develop his game playing Barcelona Athletic’s system 4-3-3.
Thus far, he has displayed flashes of technical skill and creativity, but his performance has been sporadic due to a combination of inconsistent performances and the tactical variations expected of him in the reserves, reports Diario Sport.
Hansi Flick announcing the young midfielder’s being kept close to the senior squad indicates his belief the young player can develop into a player capable of contributing to the team’s first team.
Although Hansi Flick seemingly has the young midfielder’s long-term development in mind, the fact has not gone unnoticed that no senior manager would carry a player long-term who did not warrant seeing the suddenly resurgent youth product used more and more by the first team.
As uncertainty about Barcelona Athletic’s league setup lingers into the summer period, it is a critical time for the young, fledgling into their career path lies ahead.
Considering recent developments at the reserve team level that have limited his exposure to senior football, he could go out on a loan or potentially a permanent exit.
However, Flick’s endorsement gives the player some utility.
Flick’s vision in reinvigorating Barcelona with culturally appropriate, versatile, and intelligent talents could very well present the young player with a more affirming frame of reference going forward.
Noah Darvich, whose selection in Barcelona’s UEFA Champions League semi-final second-leg squad against Inter Milan has raised eyebrows.
Darvich has hardly set the reserve league on fire, but Hansi Flick has spotted something in his raw attributes and sees value in developing him.
Darvich’s moments of technical brilliance and creativity, with the help of his fellow German, could set the foundation for a breakout.
His role is unlikely to be significant now, but this move highlights Flick’s commitment to youth and could even set him up to be a dark horse talent in Barça’s new-look team.
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