"Flick also has Xavi Espart available and will need to make a decision on Hector Fort who is due back from a loan spell with Elche. The Barca boss has talked up Espart, saying he's a good option for next season, but if Eric and Kounde are his right-backs, then the youngster may find game time hard to come by."
Eric Garcia has taken on multiple roles for Barcelona under Hansi Flick and has become important to the German coach. Flick believes Garcia could become a future captain and is planning how to use him in the 2026-27 campaign. Diario Sport reports Flick wants Garcia to establish himself as a right-back next season rather than playing mainly in central defense or midfield. Flick started Garcia at right-back in El Clasico, benching Jules Kounde, and that choice is linked to plans for Garcia’s primary role. Kounde will need to compete for a starting spot, though he has been linked with a possible exit without clear interest in leaving. Flick also has Xavi Espart available and must decide on Hector Fort after his loan at Elche, with Espart praised but potentially limited if Garcia and Kounde are the right-backs.
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