Barcelona opened the 2026/27 season at the Joan Gamper training ground with morning medical tests and the first training session. Head coach Hansi Flick continued the club’s commitment to youth by calling up various players from Barça Atlètic and Juvenil A.
Goalkeepers Iker Rodríguez and Éder Aller were included alongside the Poles. Among outfield players stood out midfielders Tommy Marqués and Guillem Fernández, both creative with the ability to play between the lines. Left-back Jofre Torrents has been noted as a favourite of the technical staff and serves as backup to Jordi Balde.
In attack, the wingers Toni Fernández and Ibrahim Diarra drew attention: Fernández is known for his talent and ability to create imbalance and has previously trained with the first team; Diarra returns after overcoming physical issues and has chances to integrate into the squad. Centre-back Álvaro Cortés stands out for his physical strength, positioning, and ball-playing skills.
Young winger Shane Kluivert is noted for his pace and one-on-one skills on both flanks. Midfielder Ebrima Tunkara is regarded as a promising talent from the youth ranks who could surprise this season. Also returning to the squad is Héctor Fort following his loan spell at Elche.
The club has yet to finalize the full roster, awaiting decisions related to players on international duty and transfers. Specifically, the status of Xavi Espart, fresh from winning the UEFA U19 European Championship, and Hamza, who featured at the World Cup for Egypt, remains undecided.
Flick plans to alternate days with single and double training sessions throughout the week, maintaining preparation intensity and emphasizing the integration of emerging talents into the first team setup.
