"It has been nearly two months since Barcelona midfield prodigy Marc Bernal made his comeback after more than a year out due to an ACL injury. However, since then, the 18-year-old starlet has played only 32 minutes across five matches, with Barça head coach Hansi Flick taking a cautious approach with his recovery and reintegration. Given the situation, Bernal was withdrawn from the Spain U-21 squad after being called up last month, while he was not considered for selection in the current international break."
"Now, though, according to Mundo Deportivo, Bernal has received approval from Barcelona to play for Catalonia in a friendly match against Palestine, scheduled for 18 November at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. The midfielder, who was not called up to the Spain U-21 squad, will use this opportunity to gain more match rhythm, something that the intensity of fixtures with the first team has not allowed him to do consistently. The Blaugrana and the Catalonia NT coach, Gerard Lopez, have already discussed Bernal's call-up and the number of minutes he should play in the match against Palestine."
Marc Bernal returned from an ACL injury nearly two months ago but has logged only 32 minutes across five matches as Barcelona manage his recovery cautiously under Hansi Flick. Bernal was withdrawn from a Spain U-21 call-up and was not considered for the current international break. Barcelona have approved Bernal to play for Catalonia in a friendly against Palestine on 18 November at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys to build match rhythm. Gerard Lopez and Barcelona discussed Bernal's call-up and planned minutes. Brief appearances included nine minutes vs Valencia, one vs Real Oviedo, 11 vs PSG, 10 vs Olympiacos and one vs Celta Vigo. The plan targets increased minutes after the break and full match fitness for the second half of the season.
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