"The 19-year-old defensive midfielder has been the German head coach's go-to man to fill the squad whenever there have been any absences in midfield. Flick wants Tommy to be in the first-team dynamics Now, even though the squad is near full-strength, Flick continues to call Tommy Marques to senior training sessions as was the case today ahead of the game against RCD Mallorca, reports journalist Guillem Boras Perez."
"After all, the manager has Frenkie de Jong, Marc Bernal, Marc Casado, and Dani Olmo as options in midfield, while Eric Garcia can also fill in. Despite the situation, Marques continues to be called up to train as Flick wants him to stay close with the first team and keep a close eye on his development. While it does make things challenging for the teenager - having to train under the first-team coach"
Tommy Marques, a 19-year-old defensive midfielder and La Masia graduate, has trained with FC Barcelona's first team under Hansi Flick for months without making his debut. Flick regularly calls him into senior sessions to cover midfield absences and to keep him integrated in the first-team dynamics. Even when the squad is near full strength, Marques continues to be included in training ahead of matches. Strong competition from established midfielders and versatile options makes breaking into the starting lineup difficult. Marques balances first-team training with reserve-team matches, has adapted well to that routine, and waits patiently for his debut opportunity.
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