Gavi and Marc Bernal compete for midfield role at Barcelona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Barcelona's preseason features Gavi and Marc Bernal vying for key midfield spots under coach Hansi Flick. With Frenkie de Jong sidelined for months, both players aim to prove their worth in a new style emphasizing direct play. Gavi returns from injury while Bernal looks to reclaim his form after a long layoff. The emergence of new forwards Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi could influence midfield dynamics this season.
- •Gavi and Marc Bernal are motivated to secure starting roles.
- •Frenkie de Jong's injury opens opportunities in midfield.
- •Hansi Flick's tactical shift prioritizes direct play.
- •Both players have previously faced significant injuries.
- •New signings may impact midfield and overall team structure.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — The preseason story to watch at Barcelona is Gavi versus Marc Bernal
"The young midfielders will be hoping to stake a claim in Hansi Flick’s starting eleven
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