Barcelona’s midfield is undergoing a radical change, with some key players emerging, creating challenges within the team. Marc Casado and Pedri have established themselves as key figures in Hansi Flick’s plans, reducing the space available for rotation and causing some internal tensions.
Barcelona’s midfield now operates as a complete mechanism, with Casado playing the pivot role and Pedri leading the creativity in a more advanced position. However, this situation has posed challenges for Pablo Gavi, who was considered an indispensable player until recently.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional”, Gavi, who recently returned after recovering from a serious injury, has struggled to regain his starting place in the squad.
Despite his desire to quickly return to the starting lineup, Flick has opted to maintain continuity in his midfield, which has proven successful. Casado, with his tactical intelligence and ability to balance the team, has earned the trust of the German coach, while Pedri is performing at the best level of his career, making him the driving force behind Barcelona’s recent success. Dani Olmo, with his excellent technical ability and vision, also strengthens the squad in the attacking midfield role, making this triangle an untouchable cornerstone for Flick.
In light of this development, Gavi finds himself in a difficult position. Although he feels ready to return to the starting lineup, Flick has not yet shown the confidence needed to replace either Casado or Pedri.
Despite receiving some minutes, the opportunities given to him have been fewer than he would have hoped, which has affected his competitive spirit and led to unrest in the dressing room. If not managed carefully, this situation could lead to further tensions within the team.
On the other hand, Flick has tried to justify his decisions by focusing on maintaining balance in the squad and ensuring the continuity of good performances. However, the prominence of Casado and Pedri in the squad indicates that the coach prefers to maintain the current midfield chemistry. Joan Laporta and Deco are closely monitoring the situation, fully aware of Gavi’s value for the future, and are keen to ensure that he remains a fundamental part of the long-term project.