Hansi Flick tests Ebrima Tunkara in a new role at Barcelona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is experimenting with 16-year-old Ebrima Tunkara as a false nine during pre-season training. Tunkara, who has previously played in midfield and on the right wing for Juvenil A, scored in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Europa, contributing to a 4-1 victory. Flick's interest in repositioning Tunkara follows the departure of Robert Lewandowski and the potential transfer of Ferran Torres to PSG. Tunkara has received praise from Flick, who sees the teenager as a major talent in the club's youth ranks.
- •Hansi Flick is trying Ebrima Tunkara as a false nine.
- •Tunkara scored in a recent friendly against Europa.
- •The match ended with Barcelona winning 4-1.
- •Flick praises Tunkara's talent during pre-season training.
- •Tunkara has primarily played midfield and wing for Juvenil A.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Hansi Flick considering new role for Ebrima Tunkara at Barcelona
"The teenager has impressed in pre-season.
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