Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has made headlines in his debut season by relying heavily on La Masia talents, with impressive results from Marc Bernal and Marc Casado. However, not all players have earned his full confidence.
Ansu Fati, set to return from a hamstring injury next week, has faced recurring fitness problems this season and played fewer than 200 minutes when available.
Meanwhile, Eric Garcia, sidelined for nearly two months, did feature prominently in four consecutive matches in September but has struggled to secure a consistent role.
According to Sport, Flick has informed both Fati and Garcia that they are unlikely to receive regular minutes if the squad remains fully fit. While neither plans to leave in January, they may consider offers and revisit their future in the summer.
Garcia’s minutes came primarily in midfield after Bernal’s injury, but Casado has solidified his spot. For Fati, Pau Víctor remains Flick’s preferred option.
