Barça: Flick has chosen De Jong's replacement

Europe 27 February 2026 at 06:29

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

FC Barcelona is already preparing for the post-Frenkie de Jong era in their midfield setup. According to multiple reports from Catalonia, Hansi Flick sees Marc Bernal as the ideal profile to take on a more prominent role in his starting eleven in the medium term.

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The coaching staff believes that the young midfielder is now ready to get more playing time after his lengthy spell on the sidelines.

To support this gradual rise, Marc Casadó is also expected to be integrated into the rotation, helping to manage the physical workload and offer more options in Barcelona’s midfield.

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