"Now, according to journalist Guillem Borras Perez, Flick called up Barcelona midfield prospect Tommy Marques to first-team training today. The La Masia gem received the call-up on a special occasion as he is celebrating his birthday today, having turned 19 years old, and he got to do so with the senior team. An exciting talent, Marques is a pivot midfielder who has become a permanent fixture in Juliano Belletti's Barça Atletic setup this season, featuring in eight matches so far."
"Given that Barcelona have been left short-handed in the midfield department, with injuries to Gavi and Pedri, the 19-year-old's call-up to the training session today is understandable. However, whether it results in further opportunities and a place in the squad for Sunday's game against Elche remains to be seen. Alvaro Cortes also in first-team training Meanwhile, there was another new face in Barcelona's training session today, in the form of Alvaro Cortes."
Hansi Flick routinely integrates La Masia players into first-team training, giving reserve and youth standouts chances to work with senior players and compete for matchday spots. Several academy graduates including Dro, Jofre Torrents, and Toni Fernandez have made first-team debuts this season, with Xavi Espart also close. Midfield prospect Tommy Marques, a 19-year-old pivot who has been a regular under Juliano Belletti at Barça Atletic with eight appearances, received a first-team call-up on his birthday. The call-up coincides with midfield injuries to Gavi and Pedri. Alvaro Cortes, the 20-year-old Barça Atletic captain and defender, also joined the session.
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