Returning this summer from a fairly mediocre loan to Brighton where he scored 4 goals and delivered 1 goal in 30 matches, Ansu Fati (21) was at a crossroads. Number 10 in the back, the player under contract until June 2027 had been linked to a possible departure at the start of the transfer window. Wanting to stay in his training club, the player was able to count on strong support since the new coach Hans-Dieter Flick seemed to count on him.
Unfortunately for him, a foot injury during preparation prevented him from participating at the start of the season. Returning to the group on September 19 against AS Monaco in the Champions League during a 2-1 defeat, he was able to play two minutes and regain some sensations. Since then, it has been radio silence. Called up against Villarreal (5-1), Getafe (1-0) and Osasuna (2-4), he nevertheless did not leave the sidelines and attended his teammates’ matches remotely.
Ansu Fati is subscribed to the bench
However, his coach continues to give him support at press conferences. “I hope we see his best version. When you come back from injury, you have to adapt. We want to give him the opportunity to give him minutes because he needs them to become a starter again. This can help us a lot», Confided Hansi Flick last Saturday September 21. Against Osasuna last night, Ansu Fati had to wait again and it’s starting to last.
However, Hans-Dieter Flick had considered bringing him in and the player was waiting on the edge of the field, but Sergi Dominguez came out cramped and his coach had to opt for the entry of Hector Fort to the great displeasure of the one who has 10 capes with Roja. It remains to be seen whether the situation will continue for the 21-year-old striker whose start to the season is truncated. This Tuesday, FC Barcelona hosts Young Boys Bern in the Champions League, perhaps an opportunity for Ansu Fati to play a little more and finally come off the bench.
