Hector Fort left Barcelona on loan in summer to gain minutes and develop at Elche, aiming to return to Catalonia. A shoulder injury disrupted much of the loan, limiting his availability from late December to late April. In the remaining fit period, he made thirteen league appearances with seven starts, scoring two goals and providing two assists. He started and scored Elche’s only goal against Real Betis, and he could be available for the next match against Girona. Barcelona is considering a return, but Hansi Flick faces a roster challenge because Xavi Espart has also shown promise as a backup right-back. Fort will join Barcelona’s preseason, and a decision will follow after preseason performance.
"Hector Fort left Barcelona on loan in the summer hopping to garner minutes and further his development at Elche, ultimately to force a return to Catalonia. A shoulder injury derailed a big part of his loan stint, but the numbers he put up in the remaining period have shown enough promise for Barcelona to consider a return. The hurdle for Hansi Flick, however, is that Xavi Espart has also shown promise as a backup right-back and there is no room for both players."
"As relayed by Cadena SER in a recent report, Fort has not done enough to secure a place in Hansi Flick's plans, but his performances have been enough to earn him an audition. The young Spaniard, thus, will participate in Barcelona's preseason ahead of the new campaign and a decision will only be made thereafter. Both Espart and Fort are thus likely to go directly head-to-head in a bid to impress Flick and earn a place in the first-team - something that will set up for an interesting high-stakes battle between the duo."
"Hector Fort's loan stint at Elche was not earth-shattering, but the player showed significant promise in the opportunities he was handed when fit and available. He was out from late December to late April and missed a significant part of the season. Yet, he racked up thirteen league appearances with seven starts and has two goals and two assists to his name. He started and scored the team's only goal in Elche's recent clash against Real Betis."
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