He has six players for the double pivot and they don't all fit.
Next season will not be easy for Hansi film when it comes to putting together his Sunday team. He currently has 26 players in the first team. And the urge for a left wing player is still on. Luis Díaz or Rashford will strengthen the team, giving the team an extra component. The sports department works on the release of some players in the light of their high numbers.
One of the positions that is most difficult to manage is the double pivot. Flick told the media last Thursday that there were too many players in midfield. For the double pivot there are currently six players for two positions. And the problem that the coach is confronted with is who must be set up in view of the enormous talent that each of them possesses. In addition to Oriol Romeu, whose exit is being discussed, competition between the other five players will be fierce.
Pedri is inviolable
Pedri is currently inviolable. The Canary Islander had a spectacular season and has become one of the pillars of the Barça team next to Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. Pedri is definitely a starter. His injury problems behind him, he played 37 league games last season. That is, except for one. His appearance statistics will vary little in the next. Of the two positions, one is practically a given.
The improvement of De Jong
Secondly, Frenkie de Jong is on the list. After a difficult start of the season due to injuries and having to work to regain his rhythm, he became a clear starter and performed well. Casadó's injury made it easier for him to play the entire last part of the competition. The issue of his extension still has to be resolved, but it is on schedule, awaiting negotiations with his new agent.
Casadó's recovery
Next are two players who put pressure on Pedri and De Jong. On the one hand there is Casadó. His performance in the first few months of last season was amazing. He grabbed his chance when De Jong was injured and was a perfect addition to Pedri. The call-up of Luis de la Fuente to the national team was no coincidence. His ligament injury in March delayed his progress, although De Jong had already won him the place at the time. We will have to see how he is recovering this season after that injury.
Gavi unknown
Then there is the case of Gavi. It is clear to everyone that his performance was not expected last season. The injury he sustained was very serious and it took him a while to come back in a competitive form. This season must be a way to restore the best form of this player. It will not be easy for him to take the place of the three previous players, and the option to play in the attacking midfield will not be easy because there is also in front. The Gavi from two years ago would certainly be a starter, but last season that would not be.
The surprise 'sign'
And then there is the case of Marc Bernal. Another player who sustained a serious injury and missed almost the entire previous season, but only made three league matches. Flick has full faith in this midfielder, but it will not be easy for Bernal. He has already seen how difficult it was for Gavi to regain his shape, and to make a name for himself at Barça, you have to be in excellent condition.
General transfer
Flick will have to choose two of these five players for each match. He will have to distribute minutes to keep them all involved, but that means that those who are born will make a face. It is normal because everyone wants to play, but there is no room for so much. The problem will be the manager. But it will not be just in this position. The goal is on fire and the same happens in the attacking midfield. Transfer everywhere.