FC Barcelona’s €30 million-rated young midfielder, Marc Casado, appears to be losing prominence under manager Hansi Flick, a trend highlighted by the team’s difficult 3-0 loss to Chelsea where Casado was left on the bench despite the midfield needing defensive reinforcement.
The match saw Casado overlooked not only at the start but also in the second half when Flick needed a defensive substitution, ultimately choosing Andreas Christensen instead of the young Spaniard following Ronald Araujo’s red card.
While the unique circumstances of being a man down and the need for aerial strength might explain the choice of Christensen over Casado, this decision reflects a broader pattern of reduced playing time.
Since Pedri’s injury in El Clásico, Barcelona has played five matches, with Casado appearing in only three, starting just once, against Bruges. His involvement has decreased noticeably since that match, suggesting Flick is currently prioritizing other options.
However, even with this temporary reduction in minutes, the report subtly suggests that Flick still values Casado’s presence within the squad.
With the team facing Alavés this weekend, supporters and analysts will be watching closely to see if Casado is given an opportunity to reclaim his crucial role and demonstrate the talent Barcelona clearly invested in.
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