Barcelona’s coach, Hansi Flick, is going to use the upcoming pre-season to test and assess several La Masia players, according to recent reports from Diario Sport.
The squad and staff are currently enjoying their summer break, but planning for pre-season is well underway.
Last year, the players returned in phases, and the early planning turned out to be a bit messy, but this year, most of the first team players are expected back from day one.
This will create a competitive environment, and it is a perfect opportunity for the young players to show Hansi Flick and his staff what they can do in a full group.
Among these young prospects are Pedro Fernandez, or ‘Dro’ as he is more commonly known, and Juan Hernandez, both of whom excelled with Barcelona’s youth teams.
Last season, Dro was an important part of Cadete A under coach Arnau Blanco, who has since joined Flick’s technical staff.
This connection could help Dro settle comfortably into first-team training and maximize his chances of making a strong impression.
Hernandez, on the other hand, is familiar with the coaching staff.
He has played across the positions, fluctuating between Juvenil A and Barça Atletic, transitioned from a false nine and left winger at the start of his La Masia career to a deeper role that he sees in Flick’s preference for flexible players that can shift up and down the field.
Our two left-backs, Jofre Torrents, will be one of the players to grab the attention of many Barca fans, as he will get early chances to impress.
Both Dro and Hernandez just trained with the first team, and that sparked rumors of their call-up for the Athletic Club match in Bilbao; however, they ended up not going, but they were part of Hansi Flick lines of communication since they took part in those training sessions.
This summer will be a great opportunity for these younger players, and who knows, they can establish themselves alongside the first and surrounding stars of Barcelona’s football, maybe earn a more permanent roster spot with the first team.
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