Barcelona youngster set for a spell on the sidelines after surgery – Report | OneFootball

Hansi Flick’s debut season at FC Barcelona has been filled with positives, and one of the most defining aspects of his tenure has been his unwavering trust in youth. Like his predecessor Xavi Hernández, Flick has embraced La Masia’s pipeline of talent, but arguably taken it a step further.

Xavi himself showed immense trust in the famed Barcelona academy, but the German has taken it to the next level, bringing players like Marc Casado and Marc Bernal into the first-team picture.

Along the same lines, Flick gave talented quarry winger Dani Rodriguez his debut against Real Valladolid a couple of weeks ago in La Liga. Unfortunately for the youngster, he had to be taken off just half an hour into the game after dislocating his shoulder.

Injury-marred career

It was the latest episode in a long list of injuries the Spaniard has suffered in his relatively young career so far. If not for all those setbacks, the youngster might have made his first team debut a long time ago, and it was a shame to see him go off.

Now, as per Mundo Deportivo, Dani Rodriguez has undergone a successful operation to fix his shoulder, but this means that he will be out of action for the next 3-4 months. What this means for the youngster is that he will miss pre-season with the first team.

The player, despite all his setbacks in recent times, sent a very positive message after his surgery, indicating that he was optimistic about the future. He said: “Countdown, everything went well!! Thanks to everyone for the messages.”

Rest and recover

Hansi Flick will surely wait for Dani Rodriguez to make a full recovery. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

Rodríguez now faces a familiar yet frustrating road to recovery. With a return estimated in 3–4 months, he’ll miss a crucial pre-season period, but his positive mindset suggests he’s far from discouraged.

The winger has the potential to serve as a strong alternative to Lamine Yamal in Flick’s system, and the manager clearly values his profile. While injuries have marred his young career so far, one can only hope the worst is behind him.

If Dani Rodríguez can stay fit upon his return, Barça fans may soon see the full promise of another young talent rising through the ranks. For now, it’s all about healing, patience, and preparing for a fresh start.