Hansi Flick calls up 3 youth gems for Mallorca clash

Hansi Flick boosts Barcelona’s squad depth by calling up three promising youth academy gems for the crucial clash against Mallorca.

With the Blaugrana aiming to solidify their position atop the table, the German coach continues his policy of blending La Masia talent into first-team preparations, rewarding consistent performers from the youth ranks.

This approach has already yielded dividends this season, underscoring Barcelona’s commitment to homegrown development even in high-stakes moments.

The trio joining today’s session includes Tommy Marques, Jofre Torrents, and Juan Hernandez, as confirmed by journalist Alfredo Martinez.

Marques, a 19-year-old midfielder and near-permanent fixture in first-team training, has yet to debut but earns Flick’s trust through his professionalism and potential.

Left-back Jofre Torrents, also 19, has already featured four times this term—including his debut against Mallorca—while recently sharpening his edge with Barça Atlètic outings.

Rounding out the group is 18-year-old attacking midfielder Juan Hernandez, stepping into the spotlight vacated by January exit Pedro ‘Dro’ Fernandez, having made four senior matchday squads already.

These call-ups come at a testing time, with Pedri, Gavi, and Andreas Christensen sidelined by injuries and Raphinha out due to discomfort that already forced him to miss the Copa del Rey tie against Albacete.

Flick’s session highlighted the youngsters’ integration, blending them seamlessly with the senior stars as Barcelona fine-tunes tactics for Saturday’s showdown at Son Moix.

Marques’ technical assurance, Torrents’ versatility at left-back, and Hernandez’s creative spark in midfield offer viable depth, embodying La Masia’s famed production line.

Hansi Flick has repeatedly praised the pathway from academy to first team, and this Mallorca prep session exemplifies that philosophy.

With 62,000 expected back at Spotify Camp Nou soon, these gems represent the future while addressing present needs—a win-win for a club balancing ambition and sustainability.