20-year-old Barcelona star sparks up a new midfield headache for Hansi Flick | OneFootball

If there is one player at FC Barcelona who never goes down without a fight, it is Pablo Gavi. The young La Masia gem has always fought for his place and never questions the club’s decisions. However, in terms of merit, the Barcelona midfielder always wants to compete.

Despite suffering an ACL injury that sidelined him for around a year, Gavi has returned with determination and a new-found hunger. Following the conclusion of the recent preseason tour, he was named as Barça’s official top goalscorer of the tour.

With his superb performances, including his recent display against Daegu FC, Gavi has created a new debate over the midfield positions within the team. In terms of the pivot position, the former 2022 Golden Boy winner now has a solid case for himself.

Gavi makes a strong case for himself at Barcelona

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As highlighted by AS, Gavi is making a strong case to be Pedri’s partner once the official season kicks off. While Frenkie de Jong remains a consistent performer, the Spaniard has simply exceeded all expectations so far.

With even Hansi Flick reportedly pleased with his displays, the young midfielder remains committed to finding his spot in the team. Moreover, after having scored two brilliant goals in the recent game against Daegu FC, Gavi seems to have finally found his best version again.

Now, moving forward, it is a new headache for Hansi Flick to figure out. While Pedri and De Jong seemed to have been guarantees in his mind, Gavi’s emergence as an in-form player is surely going to make the Barcelona coach question his upcoming selection decisions.