Hansi Flick and his coaching staff are very satisfied with the development of Marc Bernal (18). The midfielder worked hard to polish different aspects of his game and the results are already visible… he has regained his place in the first team’s rotation.

The goal he scored against Mallorca in the 3-0 Barça win was the confirmation of his growth and the consequence of a long and demanding process… that included a strict work routine both physically and psychologically.

From injury to return: the physical and mental work that brought him back to the forefront
Getting this far has not been easy at all for Marc Bernal, especially after the injury to his left knee… which kept him away from the field for more than one year.

Far from giving up, the academy product doubled his efforts to get back to the level of Barça’s demands. But his return was not immediate: the overbooking in that area of the field forced him to wait for his moment to regain prominence within the team.

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Meanwhile, Bernal focused on specific coordination and nutrition work to make the most of his 6 ft 4 in (193 centimeters) height. The big challenge was to build an imposing physique without losing the speed needed to reach the ball… and step in to intercept in different game situations.

At Barça they trust his development
The differences are beginning to show, especially in the lower body, which already shows an important degree of consolidation.

From the coaching staff, the emphasis is now on continuing to develop the upper body, a key resource to further enhance the impact of a player of such size.