Barcelona’s perfect start to La Liga under Hansi Flick was characterized by the team’s energy and high pace.
The signing of 17-year-old La Masia prodigy Marc Bernal contributed to the early success of the German coach’s new tactics.
The young player has fitted in like a glove in the Spanish first division, starting all three of Barça’s league matches and playing a fundamental role in midfield.
However, not everything is perfect for the player as he had to leave the match against Rayo Vallecano with a potentially serious injury.
After a tough tackle in the 99th minute, Bernal fell to the ground in severe pain.
He left the field with the help of the club’s doctors, struggling to put his foot flat on the ground. Barça had to finish the game with ten men on the field as the young player could not play the final minutes of the match.
According to initial reports, things are not looking good for Bernal. There are fears that the midfielder may have sustained a serious and long-term knee injury.
Hansi Flick commented on the player’s situation as follows:
“Nobody in the dressing room is happy. Marc Bernal’s situation does not look good,” said the manager.
The extent of Bernal’s knee injury remains to be seen, but newly arrived Flick and Barcelona fans will surely miss the player’s presence in midfield in the coming matches.
