Hansi Flick evaluates Barcelona academy talents during pre-season training
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Hansi Flick is assessing FC Barcelona's academy players during pre-season training at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. Positive evaluations come as Flick prepares for Friday’s friendly against Birmingham City, which will provide further insights into players' readiness. Midfielders Brian Farinas and Tommy Marques have stood out, while alternatives for defense are being considered, pending Joao Cancelo's arrival. Frenkie de Jong's injury may heighten the need for midfield reinforcements from the academy. Barcelona continues its search for goal-scoring forwards, closely monitoring prospects like Oscar Gistau and Hamza Abdelkarim as preparations advance.
- •Barcelona continues pre-season training with a focus on youth prospects.
- •Brian Farinas and Tommy Marques have impressed Flick in midfield.
- •Camps in England and a friendly against Birmingham City are upcoming.
- •Frenkie de Jong's injury has raised midfield concerns for the team.
- •Flick is evaluating various academy forwards for potential first-team roles.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Hansi Flick pleased with Barcelona academy talents’ progress during pre-season
"As FC Barcelona continue to navigate the transfer market, with both arrivals and departures still possible, manager Hansi Flick is using pre-season to assess the club’s internal options.The first tw...
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