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Barcelona Homegrown Star Emerges as Flick's Top Choice to Replace Injured Rodri

Barcelona Homegrown Star Emerges as Flick's Top Choice to Replace Injured Rodri
World Sports · 18:50:05 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has identified a homegrown talent as the leading candidate to fill the void left by injured midfielder Rodri, according to reports.

The unnamed academy graduate has reportedly impressed in training and is now considered the clearest option to replace Rodri, who is sidelined with an injury. Further details on the player's identity and the extent of Rodri's injury have not been disclosed.

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