Barça have completed a preseason that has caused great feelings within the club. The first conclusions are very positive, especially because the level that brought so much success last season is being kept, in which Flick's side won the domestic treble. The squad has shown they're focused from day one, and the key pieces from last season are still showing a high level.
Flick is satisfied with the commitment of all the players, both veterans and young ones, something that was already one of the keys to last season's success. The group has worked intensely from the first training session, and it has been reflected in the friendlies played so far.
The big surprise with Roony and the signings
One of the biggest stories has been the quick adaptation of the club's two new signings: Joan García and Marcus Rashford. The goalkeeper has shown from the very beginning why Barça have strongly backed him to lead the goal. He has conveyed security, personality, and a great ability to command.
Meanwhile, Rashford has started to dispel doubts about his physical condition with good performances and an impeccable attitude. Beyond them, one of the standout names of the preseason has been the young Swede Roony Bardghji. The winger, who arrived from Copenhagen for just two million, has surprised the coaching staff with his confidence, speed, and ability to unbalance the game.
In training sessions, he has shown that he has the quality to compete, and in the warm-up matches, he has been one of the most outstanding.
The big revelation is from La Masia
However, if there's a player who has outshined everyone in these early stages of the season, it's Pedro Fernández, "Dro". The midfielder, just 17 years old (17 años), a product of La Masia, has been one of the biggest surprises. His performance has been so high that Hansi Flick has tried him in several midfield positions, and he has delivered in all of them.
Within the club, people are starting to talk about him as one of the great emerging gems. The sporting management believes that if any of the midfielders like Olmo, Fermín, or Pedri drop their level or suffer an injury, Dro could start to accumulate minutes. He's one of the pearls to watch closely, and it can't be ruled out that he'll have a prominent role sooner rather than later.