Barcelona youngster determined to win first-team place despite difficult loan spell | Barca Universal

"According to SPORT, Fort's main objective is to impress during pre-season and convince Hansi Flick that he deserves a place in the senior squad moving forward. Not that straightforward However, the final decision will depend heavily on the Barcelona coach and whether he believes the youngster is ready to compete consistently at the highest level. Barcelona are expected to closely analyse his progress in the coming weeks, especially as his situation could also influence plans involving Xavi Espart, who could move to Real Oviedo on loan in the summer."

"Meanwhile, Fort's loan spell at Elche has been far from straightforward. While his overall performances have shown promise, injuries disrupted what initially looked like a very positive season for the defender. His biggest setback arrived shortly before Christmas after suffering an injury against Rayo Vallecano. That problem kept him sidelined for a lengthy period and forced him to miss 15 matches during a crucial stretch of the campaign."

"The defender only returned to the squad in April for the clash against Atletico Madrid, although he did not feature in that match. Since then, Fort has gradually rebuilt his rhythm and confidence. He featured again against Celta Vigo and Alaves before reclaiming a starting role against Real Betis. That match proved particularly important for the young defender, as he scored Elche's equaliser in the game."

Hector Fort, a young full-back on loan at Elche, is focused on helping the club avoid relegation before considering a possible return to Barcelona. His priority is to perform strongly in pre-season and convince Hansi Flick that he can compete for a senior squad place. Barcelona will evaluate his progress closely, and his situation may affect other loan planning, including Xavi Espart potentially moving to Real Oviedo. Fort’s loan spell has been disrupted by injuries, including a setback before Christmas against Rayo Vallecano that sidelined him for a lengthy period and caused him to miss 15 matches. He returned in April, gradually regained match rhythm, and scored Elche’s equaliser against Real Betis despite a 2-1 defeat.

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