Pedri and Gavi support Barcelona’s young talent… but Flick closes the door in his face!

Despite their young age, Pedri González and Pablo Páez “Gavi” have become two of the most prominent voices in the Barcelona dressing room. With their strong relationship with the coaching staff and the respect of their teammates, they embody the model of a young leader within the team. But behind the scenes, one of La Masia’s rising talents is struggling to achieve his dream of staying with the senior team.

Toni Fernández… From Dream to Frustrating Reality

His name is still unfamiliar to the general public, but he is well known within the corridors of Camp Nou. The 16-year-old Toni Fernández has been a revelation within La Masia for years and was one of the first names Hansi Flick followed when he took over the first team.

At the start of the season, he got his historic chance to participate in the Copa del Rey, becoming one of the youngest players to appear in Barcelona’s history. But then… everything stopped.

Despite Injuries… Flick Ignores Him

Despite numerous injuries to the team, from Lamine Yamal to Rafinha, from Dani Olmo to Fermin López, Toni’s name never appeared in the starting lineup again. He remained on the bench without playing time. This raised eyebrows within the club.

It is noteworthy that Flick chose lesser-known players such as Ronnie Bardhi or Pedro Fernández instead of Toni. Despite recommendations from Pedri and Gavi to give him a chance, it appears the German coach gradually lost confidence in the player’s ability to handle the pressure of the first team.

Between Star Support… and an Imminent Loan

Pedri and Gavi have never stopped providing moral support to Toni, as they share a strong friendship within the club. They have played a pivotal role in helping him adapt to the first-team environment, especially in light of his recent frustrations.

But the picture is now clear within the club: Toni Fernández is on his way out temporarily in January. The management, represented by Joan Laporta and Deco, believes that loaning him to a first-division team would be more appropriate than keeping him in the reserve league, which does not meet his technical ambitions.