Why could Mikayil Faye be Barca's breakout star this season?
- Mikayil Faye could stay at Barcelona because of Ronald Araujo’s injury.
- Faye would play an important role in Barca's backline next season.
Signed last season for Barca Athletic, Mikayil Faye's time in Spain has gone quite well. Faye, a strong athletic power back by trait, has been a key component of the Barca Athletic lineup last season. Impressed by his heroics of the last campaign, FC Porto had come quite a long way in securing the player's signature.
However, due to negotiations not working out, Barca had to drop the plan for his Porto move. Even though it came due to some unsettled issues between the two clubs, it has proved to be a better decision from FC Barcelona's perspective. Meanwhile, Hansi Flick's support has given Faye the confidence to stay at Barca.
Why could Mikayil Faye be Barca's breakout star this season?
When the leader of the Barca backline, Ronald Araujo, faced a hamstring injury in Copa America 2024, as was obvious, Barca faced a huge setback. Moreover, the reports regarding his injury stress that the Uruguayan defender would be unavailable until December due to recovery from surgical treatment.
Having been stuck in such a situation with no positive signs in Cancelo's renewal, it seems that Faye's deal cancellation worked in mysterious ways in Barca's favor. Faye, who has been part of Barca's preseason training sessions, has been pleasantly surprising Hansi Flick from the first day.
The Senegalese defender seems to have stood out in Hansi Flick's statement, which fueled the required confidence in him. Not long ago, the club communicated to Mikayil Faye that Hansi Flick counts on him and that he will be part of the first team next season.
Faye's showcase has been impressive, and Hansi Flick loves his presence. Having all the required ingredients to become a great defender, Faye just wants game time from Flick. Moreover, Araujo's injury has created the perfect opportunity for Faye to showcase his grit on the biggest stage and become a regular starter at the club.
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According to recent reports, Mikayil Faye looks set to stay at the club. Thus, Barca would hope that the Sengalese power-back continues his training form in the Barca backline, as his presence would be crucial in Araujo's absence.
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