"The 19-year-old starlet has not yet made his official debut, but it is evident that whenever Flick has an absence to cover or needs to complete the squad, Marques is his first option. According to SPORT, Flick fully trusts Tommy and has already told him to be patient, explaining that he is pleased with his development and that his first-team debut will arrive sooner rather than later."
"The teenage midfielder has been a regular presence in first-team training sessions for many months. This can sometimes limit his ability to accumulate competitive minutes with the reserve side. It is a delicate balance. Training alongside some of the best footballers in the world, however, is a privilege and a daily learning experience. He has been dealing with an intense schedule of travel, switching between teams constantly."
"Tommy has made 14 official appearances this season with Barça Atletic, a significant figure considering that he almost always travels with the senior squad. It is not an easy situation, especially in terms of adaptation, combinations and understanding, particularly when he plays with the reserve side without even training under Juliano Belletti beforehand. Yet at just 19 years of age, he absorbs everything."
Hansi Flick has shown consistent trust in 19-year-old Tommy Marques and views him as a reliable option to complete the first-team squad. Flick has encouraged patience and expressed satisfaction with Marques's development, indicating a first-team debut is imminent. Marques trains regularly with the senior squad, which reduces his opportunities for reserve-team minutes and creates a challenging travel and adaptation schedule. He recently played 60 minutes for the reserve side against CE Poblense and was then included in the first-team squad for the Real Oviedo match. Marques has made 14 official appearances for Barça Atletic this season and continues to absorb experience at a young age.
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