Everything changes for Eric García, what has happened is final: Hansi Flick already knows it

Eric García has been one of the biggest surprises of the season at FC Barcelona. The defender, who started last season with many doubts, has earned a prominent place in Hansi Flick's plans thanks to his versatility and tireless effort.

Everything changed for Eric García after his excellent performance against Porto at the end of January. Flick gave him the trust he needed and the youth academy product replied brilliantly. Since then, whether as a pivot, center-back, or full-back, Eric has excelled brightly.

A change of attitude and role

At the beginning of the season, Eric García seemed destined to leave Barça. The competition in defense was fierce, and his lack of prominence was evident. However, the Spanish defender, known for his ability to adapt, seized his opportunity and proved to be a key player.

After Koundé's injury, thanks to his versatility, Eric García has delivered an outstanding performance playing as a full-back. This high level didn't go unnoticed by Hansi Flick, who quickly changed his mind and saw him as a valuable asset for the team. However, Luis de la Fuente doesn't feel the same way.

Eric García's absence from the Spanish national team

With his great season, many expected Eric García to return soon to the Spanish national team. Dani Carvajal's absence on the right seemed like the perfect opportunity for Eric to earn a spot in Luis de la Fuente's squad for the Nations League. However, to the disappointment of many, Luis de la Fuente chose to draft players like Óscar Mingueza and Pedro Porro instead.

Mingueza and Porro didn't rise to the occasion in the final against Portugal, which led to much criticism of the decision not to draft Eric García. His performance at Barça has been much more solid and consistent than that of the chosen players.

This lack of trust from Luis de la Fuente in Eric García has been a topic of debate in Spanish soccer. After falling to Portugal, many are already demanding the immediate inclusion of the Barça defender in the next squad list.

Eric García's future changes after the national team's debacle

After the defeat against Portugal, Eric García is expected to return soon to the Spanish national team. Hansi Flick fully supports him, and his return to the national team is only a matter of time.

After a standout season, Eric García has become one of Barça's most outstanding players and has enough potential to become an important pillar in defense. Luis de la Fuente will have to change his mind if he doesn't want the same thing to happen again as it did against Portugal.