Hansi Flick calls up Toni Fernandez to Barcelona training after Raphinha injury

Barcelona, Spain – Teenage winger Toni Fernandez rejoined Hansi Flick’s first-team training on Tuesday as the German coach reshuffled his squad in the wake of Raphinha’s injury setback.

Fernandez, who has only recently returned to full fitness after an ankle problem, was one of several youngsters invited to take part in the session while a host of senior players are away on international duty. With Raphinha ruled out, the 18-year-old now has a realistic opportunity to earn minutes in the coming weeks if he can impress Flick over the next training blocks.

The Catalans’ boss had previously sent Fernandez back to Barca Atletic in October following a brief cameo in the 2-1 La Liga victory over Girona, believing the winger required additional match sharpness. Since then, the Spaniard has worked his way back to health and will hope the latest invitation marks a more permanent step up.

Fernandez was joined on the training pitch by fellow academy products Brian Farinas, Alvaro Cortes, Tommy Marques and Emilio Bernard, underlining Flick’s willingness to dip into the club’s prolific youth pool when circumstances demand.

National-team coaches have already tipped Fernandez to reach the elite level, with one comparing his ceiling to that of Liverpool star Mohamed Salah. Should he maintain his current trajectory, the forward could yet force his way into Barcelona’s match-day squad for the summer tournament.

For now, the focus is simple: train hard, stay fit, and seize whatever chance comes next.