#barca-atletic

#barca-atletic

It is said that scouts have been impressed by what they have seen so far. Abdelkarim is described as a physically imposing centre-forward, a classic target man with strong finishing ability and a commanding presence inside the box. While he is not yet polished in his link-up play outside the area, his goal-scoring instincts and raw potential have made him one of the standout teenagers emerging from African football.

The 18-year-old was forced off at the weekend in the defeat to Espanyol and tests have now diagnosed ligament damage.

Now, according to journalist Guillem Borras Perez, Flick called up Barcelona midfield prospect Tommy Marques to first-team training today. The La Masia gem received the call-up on a special occasion as he is celebrating his birthday today, having turned 19 years old, and he got to do so with the senior team. An exciting talent, Marques is a pivot midfielder who has become a permanent fixture in Juliano Belletti's Barça Atletic setup this season, featuring in eight matches so far.