Despite his obvious talent and impressive footballing abilities, Hansi Flick made the decisive decision not to bring Hector Fort back to Barcelona, asserting that his return could negatively impact Lamine Yamal, the team’s rising star and the club’s biggest project.
Fort had delivered outstanding performances with Elche and, before his injury, displayed promising potential that could have made him a key player in the future. However, the German coach completely refused to consider his return, preferring to protect the young star and ensure a suitable environment for his personal and professional development.
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Lamine Yamal is an absolute priority.
For Flick, every decision is centered on protecting and developing Lamine Yamal. The coach believes that Fort’s behavior, which he displayed in the past while on the bench, might not be compatible with the team’s requirements and could pose a threat to the balance of the young dressing room. Flick is extremely strict about discipline and places paramount importance on a positive team environment, even if it comes at the expense of Fort’s individual performance.
Talent alone is not enough. Flick’s message is clear: Hector Fort may have a bright future in professional football, but he is not part of Barcelona’s current project as long as Lamine Yamal remains the cornerstone of the team. The priority is player balance, a positive influence on youngsters, and a healthy dressing room environment.
Therefore, unless unforeseen circumstances change, Fort will not return to the first team, even if he continues to perform exceptionally well after his injury. Flick’s decision is indisputable: protecting a future star is more important than any other sporting consideration.
