Hansi Flick sends message to Tommy Marques after Barcelona debut
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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has sent out a message to Tommy Marques after handing the teenager his first-team debut against Real Mallorca on Saturday.
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The teenager was given the last 10 minutes as he became the latest La Masia graduate to debut under Hansi Flick, and the German coach spoke about what he can offer the team after the win.
“He can play in different positions, as a defensive midfielder and at right-back,” he told reporters.
“His body language is top-notch; he plays with his head up, looking for teammates in better positions, and he makes good decisions. He’s very mature for his 19 years.
“He’s similar to Frenkie de Jong; he could be his little brother!”
And Flick also offered Marques hope that he can go on and earn a spot in the senior squad next season, adding: “I want Tommy to continue training with us to keep developing and getting playing time, and we’ll see what happens next season.”
Tommy will now be hoping for more first-team opportunities between now and the end of the season but is clearly in Flick’s thoughts for the future right now.