"As reported a while back, FC Barcelona are not closing the doors on the possibility of Marc Bernal leaving on loan before the end of this month so that he can play regularly. After all, the 18-year-old midfielder has found minutes hard to come by this term and things will only get harder once Gavi returns from injury next month. Bernal's fellow La Masia midfielder Marc Casado also finds himself in a similar situation, with game time coming at a premium."
"As such, Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona would not stand in Casado's way if he were to ask to leave in search of minutes, although that is not the intention of the coaching staff. The 22-year-old midfielder enjoyed his breakthrough last season, establishing himself as a regular starter with Bernal out with an ACL injury and Frenkie de Jong sidelined as well."
"Casado has played only 786 minutes this season across 18 appearances in all competitions, finding himself behind Pedri, De Jong, Eric Garcia, and Bernal in the pecking order, with Gavi's impending return set to complicate matters further. The possibility of him filling in as cover at right-back had been discussed, but Joao Cancelo's imminent arrival closes that door as well."
Barcelona are considering allowing 22-year-old Marc Casado to leave if he seeks regular minutes. Casado has played only 786 minutes across 18 appearances this season, finding himself behind Pedri, De Jong, Eric Garcia, and Bernal. Gavi's impending return will further complicate his playing opportunities. The possibility of Casado filling in at right-back evaporated with Joao Cancelo's imminent arrival. The coaching staff does not intend for him to leave, but the club would study any offer together with the player. Casado previously turned down offers in the summer and has not asked to leave, making a January move unlikely.
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