"From the start of last season until December 2024, he played 1,727 minutes out of a possible 2,250, meaning he was involved in 76% of the minutes the team had played in the first half of the previous season. This season, Casado barely reaches 36.3%, having played only 768 minutes out of a total of 2,160. That 40% drop in involvement offers a clear snapshot of Casado's current situation. He knows that he is among Hansi Flick's last options."
"Flick values Casado's physical work rate, intensity and commitment, but believes that at times those same qualities work against him. He tries to cover too much ground and loses his position. In recent matches, influenced by the absence of right-backs, Flick has tested Casado in a position that is not entirely unfamiliar to the player, and he may feature more in the role moving forward in 2026."
Marc Casado rose from near departure to become a key La Masia midfielder during the 2024/25 domestic treble. His playing time fell from 1,727 of 2,250 minutes (76%) in the first half of 2024/25 to 768 of 2,160 minutes (36.3%) since August 2025, a roughly 40% reduction. Hansi Flick prefers Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Eric Garcia and has promoted Marc Bernal, with Gavi’s return further limiting Casado’s options. Flick appreciates Casado’s intensity and work rate but criticizes his tendency to overcover and lose position. Casado’s contract runs until 2028.
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