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There’s a rising sentiment amongst Barcelona followers that teenager Hector Fort deserves extra alternatives and that Jules Kounde could be getting overused.
The La Masia right-back has discovered minutes onerous to return by and has solely began three matches this time period – two of which got here as a result of Kounde being punished by supervisor Hansi Flick for being late to workforce conferences.
One such begin got here on Monday evening when Barcelona took on Rayo Vallecano, with Fort profiting from his probability with a strong efficiency in Montjuic.
Fort’s season of studying
As highlighted by SPORT, Fort is experiencing a season of studying underneath Hansi Flick, with the supervisor taking a measured however hands-on method with regard to his growth.
It is very important keep in mind that Fort, at 18, continues to be in his third 12 months as a youth participant. The instances of Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal, who’ve change into common starters at simply 17 years outdated, are extremely uncommon.
Hector Fort did nicely vs Rayo Vallecano. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)
It’s not commonplace follow at Barcelona for a participant as younger as Fort to debut at 17 and stay within the first-team squad whereas nonetheless technically a youth participant.
Flick has taken a hands-on method with Fort. One of many defining photographs of the season got here in late August throughout Barcelona’s 7-0 victory over Actual Valladolid when, after maintaining the 18-year-old on the bench, he embraced the teenager, and defined his determination.
Since then, their communication has been fixed. Flick values one-on-one discussions and a private connection along with his gamers – particularly with youthful skills.
Through the winter switch window, Fort obtained a number of presents, together with from Como and Valencia. Nonetheless, after consulting along with his entourage, he determined to remain.
Flick, for his half, was delighted with the choice. Whereas the German tactician won’t have given Fort many common alternatives, he understands the 18-year-old’s potential and is working intently with him to nurture it.
