Flick explains decision to hand Barcelona wonderkid his debut vs Real Sociedad – ‘He’s doing very well’

FC Barcelona unveiled the beginning lineup for the sport in opposition to Actual Sociedad only a whereas again.

One of many main surprises noticed 17-year-old wonderkid Pedro Fernandez ‘Dro’ getting named within the beginning lineup – making his official first-team debut for the Catalans.

Dro was one of many revelations of the pre-season in the summertime and has continued within the first-team dynamics since. And, his potential has been rewarded along with his first begin in La Liga, with {the teenager} getting the nod over Dani Olmo within the No. 10 function.

Talking to Movistar+ forward of the sport, Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick defined his resolution to start out Dro in opposition to Actual Sociedad, praising the teen’s performances in coaching.

“Dro is doing very nicely. He has the flexibility to regulate the ball nicely and has the capability to do very nicely,” he mentioned, as quoted by MARCA.

Lamine Yamal made it again to the squad after lacking the final 4 video games by means of damage, however was not included within the beginning XI.

However Flick did admit that the 18-year-old rising famous person will see some motion later within the sport, saying:

“It’s essential that he can play. We’ll see if we are able to get him in for 20 or half-hour. He’ll play relying on the context of the match. We now have to distribute the minutes amongst all of the gamers.”

As for Barcelona’s probability to take the highest spot within the La Liga desk, following Actual Madrid’s loss to Atletico Madrid on Saturday, the German tactician famous:

“The season may be very lengthy, and we’re centered on as we speak’s match.”