Hansi Flick's astonished everyone with his starting line-up against Barbastro, surprisingly leaving Ansu Fati on the bench. Fully recovered, this Copa del Rey match seemed like a suitable opportunity for him to start from the beginning, but it wasn't the case. The academy player has once again remained on the bench from the start, with the '9' position going to a Lewandowski who won't rest even in these matches.
It seems Hansi Flick's message is clear for Ansu Fati: he doesn't count on him. Despite having a positive preseason initially and seemingly convincing him, his constant injuries are complicating his life. He's now in top form, but hasn't replied as expected when given opportunities. So far, he's accumulated 158 minutes across 7 matches, in which he hasn't managed to open his scoring account.
Not Even against Barbastro: Hansi Flick Opens Barça's Doors for Him and Ansu Fati Has an Offer
FC Barcelona has returned to the 1:1 rule and can now operate in the market, pending what might happen with Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor. Ansu Fati's case has taken on a new dimension, with the Catalan club trying to offload his high salary. The exit is underway and he doesn't lack offers, although the best offer seems to be in Spain.
Girona, as discovered by Relevo, has shown interest in strengthening their attack with Ansu Fati. Pending more details, everything indicates that we're talking about a six-month loan, taking on part of his salary. Hansi Flick, as demonstrated against Barbastro, has opened Barça's doors for him: if he wants to leave, he just has to say so.
Flick doesn't see Ansu Fati fitting into his plans. He doesn't have the dribbling or speed necessary to occupy the wing, and he doesn't fully convince him as a '9'. Considering all this and his high salary, if he wants to leave Barça, he just needs to communicate it. They won't put up obstacles, looking for a destination where he can feel important and unleash all his soccer.
Ansu Fati's salary has become a problem for FC Barcelona: he signed as Europe's biggest promise and now earns accordingly. It's increasing, earning more year after year. The situation isn't simple and Hansi Flick has already been clear with him with the line-up against Barbastro: if he wants to leave, no problem.