Marca: Barcelona's 17-year-old Espart earns trust; four 2007-born talents could start together

Published Aug 22, 06:53 AM UTC

Barcelona's Xavi Espart is expected to start in La Liga against Elche, having convinced coach Hansi Flick during preseason. If Pedri is rested, Espart could join fellow 2007-born talents Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, and Marc Bernal on the pitch, marking a historic moment for La Masia's golden generation. Espart, versatile and compared to Philipp Lahm by Flick, played six first-team matches last season but rarely coincided with his peers. The article highlights the special nature of this youth cohort and Flick's willingness to trust young players.