Flick puts faith in Espart and Fariñas for next season

Hansi Flick has found two academy allies gaining prominence at Barcelona for the upcoming season. Xavi Espart (19) and Brian Fariñas (20) are making positive impressions on the German manager during pre-season training and fixtures, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Espart, one of La Masia's top prospects, has already debuted with the first team in the Champions League against Newcastle and continues to impress Flick. In the Udine triangular tournament, the manager gave the fullback 60 minutes, which he used effectively and with confidence, making attacking decisions that caught the coach's attention.

Fariñas, a midfielder considered an internal option to cover for De Jong's injury, has also reinforced his positive message. Both have already discussed their futures with Flick, and the player has responded naturally with good football. A sign of Flick's faith: Girona, who pursued his loan, now accepts they won't get him. The two clubs had nearly closed a deal to sell 50% of his rights for €1.5 million, but the operation took an unexpected turn. A decision on their permanence is imminent.