"Marc Bernal is slowly but surely enjoying more game time at Barcelona after returning from a long injury lay-off. Hansi Flick has made it clear he will be careful with Bernal this season, meaning the 18-year-old has had to be patient, although he is starting to enjoy a more prominent role. The Barcelona boss has also made it clear to Bernal what he wants to see from him if he is to enjoy more first-team minutes this season, according to Sport."
""He's improving but he has to play faster," was the demand from Flick to Berna after he was handed a start against Albacete in the Copa del Rey this week. Flick is said to want Bernal to release the ball quickly and not over-complicate situations. After starting in midweek, it's likely that Bernal will drop back down to the bench at the weekend against Real Mallorca when Barca return to action."
Marc Bernal is returning to first-team action at Barcelona after a long injury lay-off and is gradually receiving more game time. Hansi Flick is managing the 18-year-old's minutes carefully this season, requiring patience while gradually increasing Bernal's role. Flick instructed Bernal to play faster, release the ball quickly and avoid over-complicating situations after starting him in the Copa del Rey against Albacete. Bernal is likely to return to the bench for the upcoming LaLiga match against Real Mallorca. Flick rejected a winter loan for the midfielder and hopes Bernal can contribute significantly in the second half of the season.
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