Hansi Flick he is quietly confident Ansu Fati can play a key role in Barcelona this season.
Fati's injury problems have continued in recent months as a pre-season problem has sidelined him ahead of the USA tour.
The Spanish international was determined to fight for his place under Flick and the injury was a big setback.
However, as Barcelona started The League season with five wins from five, Fati was forced to watch from the sidelines.
Flick chose to name him in the matchday squad for Barcelona's UEFA Champions League opener at AS Monaco on 19 September.
Despite only playing a brief cameo from the bench, as 10-man Barcelona slipped to a 2-1 defeatFlick was pleased with the first signs of recovery from Fati in his first La Blaugrana appearance in 15 months.
“I spoke to him and he is seen more in the position of the left wing, but he has great qualities to play in the center as well”, as quotes from World of Sports.
“I saw him very different in July and brilliant in training. Now he needs time and we have to look after him.”
Flick's indication is that Fati will not be rushed into first-team action, but could feature off the bench in his return to La Liga. Villarreal on September 22.
