"Bernal returned to action earlier this season after knee surgery but has barely featured under Hansi Flick. Since his comeback almost two months ago, he has appeared only briefly in four matches, against Valencia, Real Oviedo, Paris Saint-Germain, and Olympiacos. The most he played in any one match was 11 minutes, with the least being against Oviedo - when he was subbed in the 91st minute and the ref blew his whistle to end the match that very same minute."
"Speaking after the squad announcemen t, Gordo said Bernal remains a valued part of the national setup but is currently going through a difficult phase at his club. "Marc is one of ours, but he's not living a comfortable situation right now. He's getting few minutes," Gordo explained. Flick has been careful with the teenager's recovery, preferring a slow buildup rather than full involvement too soon. Reports in Spain indicate that the club plans to increase Bernal's playing time later this year,"
David Gordo omitted Marc Bernal from the Spain U21 squad because Bernal is experiencing limited playing time at his club while recovering from knee surgery. Bernal returned to action earlier this season but has featured only briefly in four matches under Hansi Flick, with a maximum of 11 minutes in any single appearance. Flick has favored a cautious, slow buildup to protect the teenager. Club reports indicate playing time should increase later this year. Gordo prioritized players who are fully fit and ready to contribute in the upcoming qualifiers against San Marino and Romania.
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