E-Noticies, @FCBarcelona Bombshell! Marc Bernal will be a starter, but not for Barça; the news is already confirmed.
Marc Bernal has become the main protagonist in the past few hours after what happened
Barça's hopes for this season depend on the full recovery of Marc Bernal. The youth academy player, whom many directly compare to a legend like Sergio Busquets, is already ready to start gaining importance in Hansi Flick's system after several months of recovery. His outstanding ball control, tactical intelligence, and physical profile, unique within the culé squad, make him a key piece for the Catalan club.
However, so far, Marc Bernal has only played 32 minutes, since Hansi Flick wants to gradually give him more prominence. Barça has been extremely cautious after the torn cruciate ligament and meniscus injury he suffered in August 2024. His reintegration will take place progressively until next January, when the club's plans indicate he could already be a starter.
Marc Bernal will be a starter next week, but not with Barça
As has been leaked, Flick's idea is for Marc Bernal to start playing full matches from January on, and until then, for him to accumulate scattered minutes. The youth academy player agrees, but in recent hours an event has taken place that changes everything. Marc Bernal has been drafted by the Catalan National Team to play a match against the Palestine National Team next November 18.
Barring any surprises, Marc Bernal will be a starter in that match, something he still hasn't done with Barça. The match against Palestine is an ideal scenario for him to regain his form without compromising his physical condition. Barça has already given the green light to his participation, agreeing that he will play the first 45 minutes of the match.
The Catalunya-Palestine match will be a major test for Marc Bernal
For Barça, it's crucial that Marc Bernal can get that experience in a controlled environment. The opportunity offered by the Catalan National Team will allow him to gain confidence and competitive rhythm before making the definitive leap to the culé starting eleven. Meanwhile, the club will closely monitor his progress before fully integrating him into Hansi Flick's system.
When January arrives, Barça expects Marc Bernal to be ready to take on more responsibility in midfield. In this sense, his role as a starter in the Catalunya-Palestine match could accelerate that transition. It's clear that the club is trying to take the utmost care of Bernal's physical condition to avoid, among other things, a repeat of what happened with Gavi.
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