Barcelona star could be returned to unfamiliar position by Hansi Flick over coming weeks | OneFootball

A member of the defensive ranks at La Liga champions Barcelona could be made use of in an unfamiliar position once more over the weeks and months ahead.

That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, who highlight Gerard Martín as the player in question.

Defender Martín has of course spent recent weeks plying his trade in his natural berth of left-back.

Following an injury suffered by the Blaugrana’s first-choice option, in Alejandro Balde, the Spaniard was cast into an altogether more prominent role.

And for the most part, Martín went on to prove himself a solid option.

As alluded to above, though, the 23-year-old’s versatility could nevertheless be tested once more moving forward.

As per a report from MD, with Balde now back fit, Martín is being considered to slot into a centre-back role.

Still on the lookout for a dependable left-footed option to replace Iñigo Martínez, it is not at all out of the question that the Spaniard – tested in a central role in pre-season – will be called upon by Hansi Flick at the heart of defence in Barcelona’s upcoming fixtures.

Conor Laird – GSFN