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In recent years, Barcelona has faced financial crisis, unable to buy star players, and forced to rely on young talents from their own academy to fill the gaps in their squad. Consequently, Barcelona has produced many talented young players such as Fati, Pedri, Gavi, and recently, Yamal. While these players possess exceptional talent, bearing heavy burdens prematurely has led to frequent injuries, prompting calls for Barcelona to reconsider their approach to utilizing young academy players.
In the Champions League Round of 16, Barcelona defeated Napoli, with young talents Yamal and Cubarsí shining. As a result, Barcelona has decided to promote Yamael and Cubarsí to the first team. However, the club's tendency to prioritize short-term success over the long-term development of young players may prove detrimental, potentially hindering the promising futures of these youngsters.
Yamal and Cubarsí are not the first talented youngsters to emerge from Barcelona's academy; players like Gavi, Pedri, and Fati have previously made their mark. However, due to Barcelona's financial constraints, these players have been overworked, leading to significant injury woes. Many fear that if Barcelona fails to learn from past mistakes, Yamael and Cubarsí could suffer the same fate.
The financial issues at Barcelona have not only impacted players but also affected the coach, Xavi. Despite struggling with a weakened squad due to transfer limitations, Xavi has managed to deliver results by relying on young talents. However, he has faced criticism from the media and fans, ultimately leading to his decision to resign at the end of the season.
Since Xavi's announcement of his departure, Barcelona's performance has notably improved, reaching the Champions League quarter-finals, meeting the minimum acceptable target for the season. Despite the improvement, Xavi remains steadfast in his decision to leave at the end of the season, regardless of whether they win the Champions League. This highlights the immense pressure faced by Barcelona, with players and coaches bearing burdens far beyond what they should endure due to financial constraints. |
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