Marc Bernal: will he reappear in the squad against Levante?

Marc Bernal has already recovered from his injury for 10 days, so he may enter the plans for the match against Levante. For the first matchday of LaLiga, Hansi Flick opted for caution and decided not to call up the youth player. Despite the medical discharge, the question of his call-up for the second league match remains.

Medical discharge, but not competitive for Marc Bernal

It is important to emphasize that medical discharge is not synonymous with competitive discharge, the player still has to get in shape at the game level, this being one of the reasons for Flick to protect the player.

It is also important to take into account that from the medical area it is considered advisable to wait a period of 365 days after the operation for the player to see minutes again in an official match. This is a measure to be taken to minimize the risks of the injury reappearing.

The young player underwent surgery last September for an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament and the external meniscus of his left knee, which left him unable to compete or train at the highest level for a year.

Opportunity for Bernal against Levante?

In that sense, the 18-year-old player still needs rhythm and confidence after an injury that sidelined him from the field since 2024. Therefore, the coaching staff has made it clear that they do not want to force the player's return and risk a relapse.

Hansi Flick values ​​his potential and therefore prefers to manage his return correctly, so management is essential in this case. The coach's philosophy is aimed at the long-term development of young talents over competitive urgencies. In the case of Bernal, this translates into not risking the player until he is fully prepared to play an official match.

Thus, the coach will have the last word according to the analysis he makes of the evolution of the midfielder in Barça's training sessions. While the call-up of the Berga native is confirmed in the coming days, the '18' will continue working with the first team, with the aim of convincing Flick that he is ready to return.