Barcelona's coach Hansi Flick confirmed that Marc Casado, a homegrown midfielder, is still integral to the club's plans despite increased competition for midfield spots. Initially benefitting from injuries to key players like Gavi and De Jong, Casado shone with 30 appearances this season. Recent speculation about a transfer to Chelsea arises as De Jong's form improves, limiting Casado's playtime. Despite this, Flick stresses that Casado's performance has not been lacking and reinforces that team cohesion remains a priority, as competition among players is healthy for the squad's development.
"He has not done anything wrong. I am also speaking with him," Flick explained. "At the moment it is like this because Frenkie is doing really well..."
"Frenkie starts, but Casa is also doing well. It's not a case of: when one plays, it is something against the other. Everyone has their job."
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