February has arrived with a huge dose of optimism for Barça. The city of Barcelona breathes excitement and confidence in the team, especially after having won the Spanish Super Cup in January. With Hansi Flick at the helm, the blaugranas have demonstrated tactically impeccable solidity and an intensity that hasn't been seen in years.
Led by Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Raphinha, the team is soaring in all competitions. With a base of young players from La Masia and a squad that has a balance between experience and innate talent, Barça is flying toward a promising future this season.
Hansi Flick Doesn't Count on All the Footballers in the Squad
The euphoria is palpable, but as in every soccer team, not everything is so positive. Some players have been relegated to the background for various reasons. The lack of level or Hansi Flick's tactical preference for other footballers has left some of them without opportunities.
Names like Héctor Fort, Andreas Christensen, Pablo Torre, Pau Victor, and Ansu Fati are on this list of players who barely have minutes. While the rest of the team performs, these footballers find themselves on the sidelines, without the coach's confidence, which could lead to their departure in the summer.
The Most Paradigmatic and Worrisome Case
One of the most concerning cases within this group is Ansu Fati. The forward, who was considered one of the great promises of soccer after his breakthrough at La Masia, has experienced a long period of injuries that have hindered his performance.
Despite his potential, the lack of continuity and the accumulation of physical problems have relegated Ansu to an extremely secondary role. What seemed like a bright future has been overshadowed by a cloud of doubts about his level at Barça.
Barça Is Looking for an Exit
Ansu Fati's situation, beyond his quality, is becoming a critical issue for both the player and the club. Barça has already started looking for an exit for him in the summer market and his future is increasingly distant from Barcelona. The need to find minutes and a new opportunity to resurge seems to be the most suitable path for him, and some clubs have already shown interest in signing him.
Teams like Sevilla, Real Betis, and Brighton are closely watching Ansu's situation, knowing that his potential remains intact. For Barça, Ansu Fati's departure could be both a sporting and economic solution, as it would free up one of the big salaries of the current squad.