Due to the fact that the club confirmed that Marcos Alonso had sustained an injury, Barcelona did not exactly get off to the best possible start in 2024.

It has been determined that the left-back will be unable to play for a lengthy amount of time due to the fact that he is unable to overcome his back ailment without surgery.

It is especially concerning that Xavi’s choices at the full-back position are further restricted as a result of Alonso’s absence, especially considering that the club is already dealing with injuries to other key players.

Concentrating on Albert Navarro

On the other hand, the injury sustained by Marcos Alonso can present an opportunity for a certain participant named Albert Navarro.

As a result of Alonso’s injury, the Barcelona Juvenil A youngster has been in the spotlight, and Xavi is reportedly interested in utilizing his skills. This information comes from Mundo Deportivo.

In his professional career, Navarro plays left back, and he is now a member of the Barcelona U19 squad. In spite of the fact that he has not yet made his debut for the Barca Atletico, he has been receiving an increasing amount of attention in recent days.

Not to mention the fact that Navarro has already conducted training sessions with the senior team on multiple occasions and is held in very high esteem within the La Masia community. It was today that the boy was summoned for the very first training session of the year 2024.

In spite of the fact that he is only 1.75 meters tall, Navarro is a technically proficient fullback who is able to not only rotate possession from the back but also provide width going forward.

In recent times, the Barcelona academy has been responsible for the production of a talented left-back player by the name of Alejandro Balde. The Spaniard, on the other hand, has experienced a subdued growth this season, and his form has been declining.

As a result, the rise of Albert Navarro could prove to be of utmost importance for Barcelona as they attempt to find a replacement for Alonso, who, in any case, may leave Camp Nou at the conclusion of the current season.

However, in the meanwhile, it is not certain that the 16-year-old Navarro will be given opportunities to play for the senior team. The youngster must first demonstrate his worth in the reserve team before Xavi will even consider him for the starting lineup. There is no doubt that the 16-year-old is someone to keep an eye on.