What does Barca's longingness to spend on a left winger mean for Ansu Fati?

Even though FC Barcelona's deal for Nico Williams had gone cold much before, there are still speculations about the player's Barcelona move. According to recent reports, President Laporta has decided to proceed with the negotiations himself, considering the player's utility from sporting and marketing potential perspectives.

Moreover, apart from Nico Williams' deal, the Blaugrana club is considering many other options to reinforce the club's left wing. Superstar wingers like Federico Chiesa and Kingsley Coman have been on Barcelona's lookout, and thus, it is clear that FC Barcelona will end up with a big signing for their left flank.

What does Barca's longingness to spend on a left winger mean for Ansu Fati?

Meanwhile, Barcelona possesses many left-wingers in their camp, including fringe star Ferran Torres and the forgotten Barca star, who unluckily injured himself before the preseason. Thus, the question arises: What does Barca's longing to spend on a left winger mean for Ansu Fati?

Not to forget, after Ansu Fati had returned from his Premier League loan, the winger showed impressive signs in the preseason. Being the youngster who impressed Hansi Flick the most, it appeared that he would be putting up a show on Barca's US Tour. However, this time also, fate got the better of him, with Fati facing a foot injury.

According to recent reports, worrying updates have arrived regarding the youngster's injury. Doctor Bayo had this to say about Fati's injury,

""Fisciitis doesn't have a prognosis; it's not known. It's not even three months, not one or three weeks; it's very complex.""

- Doctor Alejandro Bayo

As stated, there isn't a certain deadline by which Fati will return to action. On top of that, considering the sensational rise of Pau Victor in the Preseason Tour and his ability to switch on the left wing if needed, Fati's dream to succeed at Barca looks clouded. As Diario SPORT has reported, it will be difficult for Ansu Fati to earn a place in the team, even if he returns at his best level.

Thus, the youngster's only viable option remains to shine at a different club first and prove his place in the Barca XI. But, considering that Fati is injured, any chance of him leaving the club looks dim. Not only does this look like a problematic situation for Ansu Fati, but Fati's injury has made things difficult for FC Barcelona as well.

Ever since Ansu Fati lost the momentum with which he had launched himself on the Barcelona platform, his high wages have been a big issue for the Catalan club. And now, considering Fati being unfit, he is liable to remain at Barca only. Moreover, even if he miraculously recovers well, there are only 20 days left in the market, and being unsure of the player's form, no club would want to have him on loan.

Thus, all in all, Ansu Fati is forced to stay in Barcelona till he recovers, being a liability for his career as well as the Blaugrana club. In such a scenario, FC Barcelona would hope that the youngster recovers as soon as possible and returns to action at his best, that it ends the need for Barca to look for a high-fee winger.