Barcelona has completed the season and is moving into evaluation and planning for the next campaign. Hansi Flick emphasizes timing and process when making decisions, typically waiting until the final official match before speaking with players. After the last game, he held short, informal face-to-face conversations with the squad to review the season and set foundations for the next one, including expectations for each player’s role. Flick informed three academy talents—Tommy Marques, Xavi Espart, and Álvaro Cortés—that they will take part in first-team pre-season. Their regular first-team training helped them adapt to elite pace and intensity, and Flick will continue monitoring their development over the summer, without guaranteeing immediate first-team registration due to expected squad changes.
"With the season now over at Barcelona, the time has arrived for evaluations and planning ahead. Hansi Flick, known for his methodical approach, places significant importance on timing and process when making decisions and preparing for the next campaign. The German coach does not usually hold meetings or communicate future plans with players until the final official match of the season has been completed."
"As happened last season, Flick waited until all official fixtures had been completed before holding short face-to-face conversations with every member of the squad. The meetings took place immediately after the game and were informal rather than lengthy official office discussions. The objective was to review the season and begin laying the foundations for the next campaign while explaining expectations for each player's role."
"And, among the players he spoke with were three academy talents who have spent much of the season involved with the first-team environment: Tommy, Espart and Cortes. Flick's message to the three players was reportedly very direct: "I want you fully ready for pre-season, I am counting on you." The Barcelona manager has finished the campaign extremely satisfied with both their performances and contributions."
"Training regularly with the first team has helped the youngsters grow, while also allowing them to adapt to the pace and intensity required at elite level football. Flick is eager to continue monitoring their development during the summer. That does not necessarily mean they will immediately receive first-team squad registration. It is still considered too early to determine that outcome, particularly because several movements are expected across different positions during the tr"
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