Flick tells Gavi he still has a key role at Barcelona | OneFootball

Hansi Flick and Gavi were at the center of one of the standout moments from Barcelona’s training session ahead of the clash with Racing de Santander. Before the session began, the German coach approached the midfielder and the two had a brief conversation on the pitch.

The scene drew attention because of the moment the player is going through. Gavi is not enjoying the prominence he expected at the start of the season, mainly due to the fierce competition in Barcelona’s midfield.

However, Flick made it clear that the Andalusian remains important in his plans.

Gavi fights to regain a leading role

The midfielder played 45 minutes against Elche, but then suffered a knee knock that forced him to miss the following matches.

Against Valencia and Levante he stayed on the bench without playing, while in the Champions League opener against Feyenoord, Flick turned to him for the final seven minutes.

The situation contrasts with the role Gavi had in previous seasons, although the German coach understands that internal competition is part of the process.

Flick also highlighted the player’s ambition and his constant desire to be on the pitch.

Flick backs the midfielder

Despite his limited minutes, the coach does not seem worried about the player’s attitude.

On the contrary, he praised his work in training and reminded everyone that Barcelona will need the entire squad over the course of a season packed with matches.

The relationship between the two remains close, and Flick knows perfectly well what Gavi can bring to the team: intensity, pressing, ball recovery, and the ability to compete for every ball.

Racing could be his opportunity

This Wednesday’s match against Racing de Santander could represent a new opportunity for the midfielder.

With competition in midfield and the need to manage workloads, Gavi could be given more minutes to show that he is ready to reclaim a leading role.

Flick is counting on him, but Gavi will have to make the most of every opportunity to earn his place back in Barcelona’s starting eleven.

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