Women's Barça are recognized as one of the best women's soccer teams in the world. Players such as Alexia Putellas, Aitana Bonmatí and Patri Guijarro have led the team to glory in recent years.
However, the start of this season has been more complicated than expected. Despite the enormous quality of the squad, Barça has had some problems to get going. In several games they have started off losing, which has caused concern.
One of the weak points that has been detected is defense. Although Women's Barça's team has a solid base of experienced players, the defensive line has shown signs of instability at certain times.
This aspect has led coach Pere Romeu to seek immediate solutions to ensure defensive balance. The club's youth academy is presented as a key option.
The Defense of Women's Barça
Women's Barça's team currently has three central defenders who are the pillars of defense: Mapi León, Irene Paredes and Ingrid Engen. These players have proven to be up to the task in top-level competitions.
Another option in defense is Jana Fernández, a player with a great future, but who hasn't yet standed out as expected. Pere Romeu has opted to use her more as a full-back, and this has diminished her role as a center-back. Despite her talent, the experience and solidity of her teammates has left Jana in the background. This situation could worsen with the arrival of new players.
A Loan for Jana Fernández?
Given this situation, the possibility of Jana Fernández looking for minutes outside of Barça could be a good option. A clear example of this path is that of her friend Bruna Vilamala. She opted to go out on loan to gain experience and return to the team with more confidence and minutes accumulated.
This option could be beneficial for Jana, as it would allow her to continue developing in order not to lose her competitive rhythm. However, for now the young player remains in the squad, and her future will depend on how the season progresses.
The New Talent from the Subsidiary
In the midst of this situation, a new name has emerged that is attracting attention in the reserve team: Aicha Camara. This young center-back has had a great performance since her arrival, and her actions haven't gone unnoticed by Pere Romeu.
In fact, her good work has earned her being drafted to the under-19 team to play friendly matches.
Pere Romeu is determined to give her first-team minutes, which could further difficult Jana Fernández's situation. If Camara continues to excel, it wouldn't be surprising to see her take a place in the defensive rotation. That would mean more pressure on Jana.
The youth academy has always been key at Barça and Aicha Camara could be the next star to make the leap to the first team.