Which Barcelona Atletic player would you love to see given a chance in the first team?

Barcelona’s injury crisis has opened an unexpected door for the club’s academy graduates, and Hansi Flick showed once again that he is willing to trust La Masia blood when he handed Xavi Espart a senior debut in Wednesday night’s 1-1 Champions League draw at Newcastle. The teenage full-back entered the fray as a late substitute at St James’ Park, becoming the latest name on an ever-growing list of youngsters promoted by the German coach this season.

Espart was not the only Barça Atlètic representative in the travelling party. Centre-back Álvaro Cortés, who has been training intermittently with the first team, was also named in the match-day squad, while midfielder Tommy Marques retained his place after making his own debut against Real Mallorca last month. All three are now on standby for increased minutes as Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde join a lengthening injury roll.

With a congested calendar ahead and several senior players showing signs of fatigue, rotation is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Flick’s willingness to dip into the reserve pool has transformed the question from “Will any youngsters play?” to “Which youngster deserves the next opportunity?”

The floor is open to supporters: of the current crop training alongside the first team, who would you most like to see handed a prolonged chance? Cast your vote and explain your choice below.