Marc Casado has been instrumental in Barcelona’s success this season, establishing himself as a central figure in midfield and forming a reliable partnership with Pedri.
However, Casado’s rise would not have occurred without the early-season injury to Marc Bernal.
Bernal, like Casado, had made a strong impression early in the season under Hansi Flick and was on track for a breakthrough before suffering a major ACL injury.
His injury meant he wouldn’t be back on the field anytime soon, creating an opportunity for Casado to step up and eventually make his way into the senior team.
Update on Bernal’s fitness
In a promising development for Barcelona, reports from Mundo Deportivo suggest that Marc Bernal’s recovery is progressing well.
It seems that Hansi Flick is closely monitoring the young player’s rehabilitation, having played a crucial role in helping him break into the first team.
Flick’s confidence in Bernal was key in persuading Barcelona to extend the young midfielder’s contract until 2029.
After undergoing surgery a week following his injury, Bernal has made significant progress in his recovery.
According to the report, Barcelona expects Bernal to soon return to the pitch and resume regular training.
His potential return in the next few months would be a huge boost for Flick, who has already benefited from Frenkie de Jong’s return to form this year.
The competition between de Jong, Casado, and Bernal for a single midfield spot is exactly the type of depth Flick would be hoping for in the near future.
