The Barcelona youngster said to play under Xavi to convince Hansi Flick, but Joao Cancelo “almost excluded”
Barcelona will enter the final week of the transfer window with many plates spinning, and the full-back area remains one of them. They do not strengthen the area of the left back, but it could be the movement to the right.
Hansi Flick is happy to support Alejandro Balde and Gerard Martin to do the job on the left flank. On the right side, Jules Kounde appears as a starter. Behind him, there is less certainty. Sport report that Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo has been “almost ruled out”, despite the Portuguese awaiting a second loan move to Barcelona. Recently it has been noted that Barcelona worried about his attitude.
Pedri could take Ferran's place in the starting eleven, but apart from that, Flick does not consider any changes from the formation used against Valencia. @scapde_45
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) August 22, 2024
On the other hand, the young Hector Fort has also convinced the manager Hansi Flick of his qualities, informs the same source. The 18-year-old showed plenty of promise last year under Xavi Hernandez, but played less than expected during pre-season, and struggled at times. The 18-year-old has been targeted for a first-team role this season, and has agreed a contract renewal this summer. Left back Alex Valle has also fallen in the pecking order, behind Martin.
Olympic gold medalist and Almeria right back Marc Pubill has been linked to the Catalan giants after his move to Atalanta collapsed. It would certainly be a slap in the face for Cancelo, who has spent all summer waiting for a return to Catalonia, if the Sporting Deco director were to rule out a move now. It has not been ruled out that Fort could leave on loan even before the end of the window.
