Following Barcelona’s match against Como in the Joan Gamper Trophy, coach Hans-Dieter Flick was able to identify some key elements that will shape the team’s starting lineup at the beginning of the La Liga season. With the highly anticipated match against Mallorca approaching, Barcelona appears to be going through a delicate phase in determining who will form the team’s attacking force this season.
Several controversial names could be included in the lineup, alongside some obvious choices. One of the players Flick praised most was Fermín López, who appears poised to become the starting attacking midfielder, ahead of Dani Olmo in this competition. This decision sends a strong message about López’s ability to lead the midfield in important matches.
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On the other hand, defender Ronald Araújo continues to assert himself in defense, seemingly ahead of Andreas Christensen, especially after the departure of Iñigo Martínez to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr. These trends indicate that Flick has nearly finalized the identity of his starting players for the new season. Despite some challenges, Flick will not hesitate to give opportunities to young talents who have shown strong potential for the future. Joffre Torrents and Toni Fernández are the most prominent among those likely to feature in the starting lineup, while Pedro Fernández will be relegated to the reserve team. Despite his young age, Pedro has shown remarkable development this summer, including scoring his first goal during the Asian tour, but he still needs more experience.
Flick believes that young Spanish player Drew should be part of Barcelona Atlètic next season rather than remaining on the bench for the first team. He will be relied upon as a leader in the reserve team to help secure promotion to La Liga, reflecting Flick’s strategy of developing young players and giving them the right opportunities.
For his part, Barcelona Atlètic coach Juliano Haus Belletti confirmed that the young player Drew will have to prove his worth in the near future. Flick expressed optimism about his future with the first team, explaining that his chance to make an official appearance may be approaching and that he will undergo intensive training with the first team in the coming period. However, the coaches seem to agree that Drew should currently continue his development with the reserve team or the under-19s.
Overall, Flick appears to be seeking a delicate balance between developing young talent and maintaining the strength of the first team, while being careful not to risk playing unprepared individuals.
