Barcelona 20-year-old talent working hard to return to full fitness for pre-season under Flick | OneFootball

Barcelona are all set to start their pre-season campaign tomorrow, with new coach Hansi Flick likely to take a closer look at the youngsters available at his disposal.

One of the Barça youth players looking to make a mark in the pre-season is Aleix Garrido.

The 20-year-old central midfielder from Ripoll, Spain, unfortunately, couldn’t join the Barcelona camp due to a lingering left foot injury.

Garrido suffered a fifth metatarsal fracture in February and underwent surgery. While he managed a few minutes in the Playoff against Ibiza, the discomfort returned before the Cordoba tie.

Garrido desperate to make an impression in pre-season

Despite the setback, Garrido remains focused on his return and make a solid impression in pre-season this summer, reports Mundo Deportivo.

Hansi Flick will keep a close eye on Barcelona youngsters this summer (Photo by RONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Images)

Last season, he was a key figure for Rafa Marquez’s Barça Atletic, contributing a goal and four assists in 23 appearances. Known as the “little magician” for his vision and passing, Garrido is a hard-working midfielder determined to prove his worth to Flick.

He’s currently in the final stages of recovery and pushing himself to return as soon as possible. One would expect him to return to action before Barça embark on their pre-season tour to the United States later this month.

Barcelona fans will be eager to see if Garrido can overcome this hurdle and showcase his talent under the new manager’s watchful eye.

With his dedication and skillset, Aleix Garrido has the potential to be a valuable addition to Barcelona’s midfield in the upcoming season.