"Earlier today, Spain Under-21 manager David Gordo faced the media (h/t MARCA) and was asked about the Barcelona midfielder's exclusion from the squad for the upcoming international break. The manager pointed to Bernal's lack of minutes under Hansi Flick and the resulting lack of match fitness as the reason for his omission. "He's getting very few minutes of play, and it's not a comfortable situation for him," he began. "We've put together a squad to play these two matches, and we need players who can help us win them, and these are the players in the squad," he added."
"It has now been nearly two months since the teenager returned to Barcelona's squad and made his comeback against Valencia. Since then, however, his involvement has been minimal, as he played no part in the games against Newcastle United, Getafe, Real Sociedad, Sevilla, Girona, Real Madrid, Elche, and Club Brugge. His only brief appearances this season have come against Valencia, Real Oviedo, PSG, and Olympiacos, and he averages under ten minutes per game in those matches."
RFEF named the senior national team for the upcoming international break, with Barcelona supplying five players. Spain's Under-21 side has frequently relied on La Masia talents. Marc Bernal is regarded as a top young midfielder but was left out of the Under-21 squad. Manager David Gordo cited Bernal's scarce minutes under Hansi Flick and resulting lack of match fitness as the reason for his omission. Bernal returned to Barcelona nearly two months ago against Valencia but has had only brief substitute appearances and averaged under ten minutes per game. Barcelona's midfield depth has been tested, particularly after Pedri's injury, making Bernal's limited use notable.
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