"Pedri's injury and Dro's unexpected departure from Barcelona have suddenly placed the team in a position of counting their midfield options, for they are suddenly short of quality names in the department. With even Gavi still considerably away from making a full return to the dynamics, Hansi Flick now sees Marc Bernal and Marc Casado as the right candidates to take over some of the responsibility in the department."
"After all, they are looking for an emergency midfield signing after selling several players in the department this month. The superagent himself, however, has made it clear that his client is not considering a departure at the moment and that the matter can be reopened in the summer. All signs point to him staying in Catalonia at least until the end of the season."
"Casado has endured a complicated season so far at Barcelona and is not enjoying half the prominence he had last season. While a part of the reason is his subpar displays when given the chance, Eric Garcia's rise is another equally contributing factor. Manchester United and Atletico Madrid have both registered interest in his signing, and the coming summer transfer window could thus see him look for a new club if his situation does not change."
Pedri's injury and Dro's departure have depleted Barcelona's midfield depth, leaving the squad short of quality options. Gavi remains far from full fitness, prompting Hansi Flick to turn to Marc Bernal and Marc Casado for increased responsibility. Both players had been linked with exits, but the club now expects them to remain; Bernal is likely to refuse a loan, and Casado is not open to leaving. Atletico Madrid approached Casado's agent Jorge Mendes, but Mendes confirmed Casado is not considering a departure until summer at the earliest. Casado seeks to regain form amid interest from Manchester United and Atletico Madrid.
Read at Barca Universal
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