21-year-old young prodigy to be a crucial component of Flick's Barca project

FC Barcelona has got to a brilliant start in the new 2024/25 season, currently being table toppers of La Liga. Under Hansi Flick's supervision, the Blaugrana club has been performing significantly, with all three components, attack, midfield, and defense, shining for the club. Moreover, with reports indicating Ansu Fati's return, Flick's side could tackle their only concern of the season: injury woes.

21-year-old young prodigy to be a crucial component of Flick's Barca project

Fati had been a standout performer in Barca's early preseason training sessions, with the young prodigy showing glimpses of his level best. Although a foot injury just before the preseason halted his chances of fighting for a team spot in the US Tour, it didn't affect his stay at Barca. Flick, who had been a key admirer of the youngster's potential, believes that he could help him return to his best level.

Recent reports from Mundo Deportivo suggest that the winger could play his first game of the season against Girona on Sunday. As per sources, Fati has started training with the group and no longer feels the pain. FC Barcelona is set to play one of the most important fixtures against Girona, and Fati's availability in such a crucial game could be helpful for Flick.

Not to forget, Ansu Fati was once seen as the successor to all-time Barcelona legend Leo Messi at the club and still could return to that level, being just 21. During FC Barcelona's 2022–23 title-winning campaign, the winger was clinical for Xavi's side, contributing 10 goals and 4 assists in the season. In fact, the Barcelona board still believes that if Ansu returns to even 80% of his former level, he can become an unstoppable force under Flick.

As per recent reports from Diario SPORT, FC Barcelona has high expectations for Ansu Fati this season. Being the talented winger he is, if he maintains his physicality in the long season ahead, he could be a crucial rotation player for Hansi Flick's lineup. For the same, sources indicate that the coaching staff has developed a new individual plan for him to help him return to his best level.

Overall, Ansu Fati's recovery reports sound very positive for the club, and the youngster seems close to making a return for Barca. Having been a part of the Blaugrana club for quite a long time now, much expectation would be from Fati to play a significant role in Barca's long season ahead.