"Hansi Flick has already handed Xavi Espart his first-team debut this season against Newcastle in the Champions League. The youngster was understandably thrilled and was full of praise for his manager afterwards."
"Flick has also been willing to talk up Espart this season, likening him to Bayern and Germany legend Philipp Lahm. High praise indeed."
"The two players could also get some chances at the end of this season, if Barca wrap up the title with games to spare."
Hansi Flick, the manager of Barcelona, is committed to giving youth players opportunities in the first team. He intends to include Xavi Espart and Tommy Marques in the squad for the 2026-27 season. Espart has already made his debut this season in a Champions League match against Newcastle, receiving praise from both the manager and fans. Flick has compared Espart to the legendary Philipp Lahm, indicating high expectations for the young talent. There may also be opportunities for these players to feature before the season ends if Barcelona secures the title early.
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