Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has called up three youth players for tonight's La Liga match against Real Valladolid. The move comes as the club faces several first-team player absences ahead of a UEFA Champions League clash against Inter Milan.
Included in the squad are Landry Farre, Noah Darvich, and Dani Rodriguez. The German manager is looking to the club's academy for reinforcements for the trip to Estadio Jose Zorrilla.
There is a possibility that one or more of these young players could appear against Valladolid, a team that has been relegated from La Liga.
Reports suggest that Dani Rodriguez is a leading candidate to make his first senior appearance for Barcelona. The 19-year-old winger from the Basque region is highly regarded within the club's La Masia youth system.
Rodriguez is a left-footed player known for his dribbling, creativity, and shooting ability. He can operate across the attacking line or in more central roles.(Source)
He joined La Masia from Real Sociedad's academy at age 14 and has developed into a dangerous attacker, catching the eye of the coaching staff. He trained with the senior squad last season under Xavi Hernandez and now has the trust of Flick.(Source)
Rodriguez missed a number of games this season due to injury. Despite this, he scored three goals and provided three assists in ten matches for Barca Atletic.
The potential debut could serve as a reward for his resilience. Barcelona extended his contract last summer through June 2027 amid interest from Real Sociedad and Athletic Club.(Source)
His call-up with Farre and Darvich highlights the club's need for depth and its reliance on academy talent during a busy period.
