Hansi Flick continues to leave his mark as FC Barcelona's coach through firm decisions and personal bets. There is no doubt that the German coach is shaping a squad to his liking, in which not all the 'heavy' names maintain the role they had before. In this sense, internal competition is becoming more demanding, and some footballers who seemed immovable from the starting eleven have started to lose ground.
One of the clearest signs of this new dynamic at Barça is reflected in the midfield, where injuries and competition have forced different solutions. It's no wonder: Flick has given space to young names who respond on the field, while maintaining his trust in his regulars. However, this renewal is leaving consequences in the locker room, and questions about the future of certain players have already started to circulate.
Changes in the Midfield
One of the biggest casualties of these changes in the starting eleven is Gavi, who not long ago was a fixed piece in the line-up. The Andalusian midfielder has seen his participation reduced in recent matches, even in games where, by context, he seemed to have a clear path to be in Flick's starting eleven. Gavi has been relegated to the bench and his place has been taken by other players like Fermín López, who is showing remarkable performance.
All this has led to much speculation about the Barça midfielder, who is beginning to feel that he has lost his untouchable status. In fact, the latest information circulating around Barça suggests that the lack of minutes is starting to worry him, and he is already looking at other alternatives. His ambition as a Barça player remains intact, but he doesn't want to stop progressing as a footballer or miss out on key tournaments like the 2026 World Cup due to his significant lack of continuity.
Luis Enrique, Attentive to the Situation
The first team to react to this situation is Paris Saint-Germain under Luis Enrique. The coach of the French team, who keeps an excellent relationship with Gavi from his time in charge of the Spanish National Team, has already contacted him to present his sports project. In fact, he is convinced that Gavi can fit perfectly into his scheme and wants to make him one of the key pieces for the future.
To this, it must be added that Ousmane Dembélé is pushing to reunite with the Spanish midfielder. With Luis Enrique at the helm, Gavi would have the confidence of a coach who has always bet on him. At Barça, they won't let him leave so easily, but they fear the offensive from the Parisian team.