FC Barcelona frequently seeks the assistance of its young players from the subsidiary or academy during times of necessity. Even the most seasoned of veterans are frequently taken by surprise by the young jewels of FC Barcelona’s youth systems, whether it be an injury or a lack of depth as it is.
More and more young players are getting the same opportunities under Xavi Hernandez now, just as Pedri and Gavi did when they first entered the Barcelona first squad, as seen with midfielder Fermin Lopez and 16-year-old attacker Lamine Yamal, for example.
owing to the absence of some of their most important first-team players, notably Pedri, owing to suspension or injury, FC Barcelona will meet Villarreal at the Estadio De La Ceramica, therefore it’s probable that Xavi may turn to some supporting players.The 19-year-old midfielder Marc Casado, who has recently been more involved in the dynamics of the first team than the subsidiary, is the most notable of these subsidiary players to travel with the squad, according to Xavi, who has released the squad list for the game against Villarreal.The midfielder, who previously made an impression on Xavi Hernandez, earned his first team debut in November of last year when he participated for Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League match against Viktoria Plzen and entered the contest as a replacement. He played for 23 minutes during the match.Lamine Yamal, 19, was accompanied by Ander Astralaga. For the game against Villarreal, the first team will also be joined by Pau Cubarsi, Diego Kochen, and Fermin Lopez.However, it must be remembered that some of the team’s more seasoned stars will certainly step up to fill in for Pedri, and it does not appear likely that Casado will play against Villarreal.Although Barcelona Athletic’s actual season has begun, it appears that Xavi Hernandez wants to keep Casado in the first team’s dynamics for the time being. According to SPORT, the coach considers the 19-year-old’s first-team experience and minutes—however insignificant—to be a positive step in the right way.