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Barcelona coaching staff impressed by three young players in pre-season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:35 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Barcelona coaching staff impressed by three young players in pre-season

Summary

Three young talents from Barcelona have drawn attention from the coaching staff during pre-season training. As the club prepares for the upcoming 2026/27 La Liga season, Álex González, Ebrima Tunkara, and Ibrahim Diarra have showcased strong performances. With several key players absent due to World Cup commitments, these youngsters were given the opportunity to shine. González and Diarra, both 19-year-old wingers, along with 16-year-old Tunkara, are viewed as potential first-team contenders after impressing Hansi Flick and his team.

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By the Numbers

•Álex González, Ebrima Tunkara, and Ibrahim Diarra impress coaching staff.
•Players showcase skills during pre-season training for La Liga's 2026/27 season.
•Several leading stars are currently unavailable due to World Cup duties.
•González and Diarra are both 19, Tunkara is 16 years old.
•Coaching staff expresses satisfaction with their early form.

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A trio of up-and-coming young talents at La Liga giants Barcelona have turned the heads of the club’s coaching staff with their performances in pre-season.Hansi Flick and co. are of course currently...
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