Barca discovers a 'treasure' to replace Pedri, causing a stir in the Premier League

Barcelona's young talent Tommy Marques is being given a major opportunity by coach Hansi Flick amid Pedri’s injury, attracting strong interest from several Premier League clubs.

According to expert Fabrizio Romano, young midfielder Tommy Marques is the standout name in Barcelona’s youth system. Born in 2006, he has impressed greatly recently and is closely monitored by many Premier League teams. However, sources confirm that Barcelona remains calm about the external interest and has no plans to let him go anytime soon.

Notably, Tommy Marques was called up by coach Hansi Flick to train with Barcelona’s first team on his 19th birthday. Romano states this was not a coincidence but a deliberate decision by Flick, who wants to personally assess Marques’s abilities given Pedri’s injury, which is expected to sideline him for 6 to 7 weeks. Pedri’s absence forces Barcelona to rely once again on young talents from La Masia to strengthen the midfield depth.

Marques is currently a key player for Barca B, impressing with his strong physique, tenacity in duels, and remarkable composure on the ball. The 19-year-old is praised for his superior fitness, aerial prowess, and energy in one-on-one battles. Marques’s playing style is said to blend well with Frenkie de Jong, helping Barcelona’s midfield achieve a better balance between ball control and transition.

Within the club, Marques is highly regarded by the coaching staff and technical team. They believe he not only has long-term potential but also the courage to compete for a first-team spot soon. With consistent performance and growing admiration from Hansi Flick, Marques is predicted to have a chance to be included in the squad for the upcoming La Liga match against Elche this weekend.

If he continues to perform well in first-team training sessions, Tommy Marques could become the next success story from the famed La Masia academy, which has produced greats like Xavi, Iniesta, and Pedri. Will this 19-year-old talent seize the opportunity to prove himself in Barcelona’s colors and step into the spotlight like his predecessors?

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