Relying on their youth talents remains a fundamental part of FC Barcelona as a club and their heritage. A tried and tested formula, whenever the club has been in need or sees a particular position vacated, they often turn towards their La Masia academy looking for answers.
As Barcelona found a solution for their left-back crisis previously by relying on Spanish youngster Alejandro Balde to replace the departing Jordi Alba, or finding the likes of Gavi from within their ranks to step up to the first team, there are others also looking to grasp a similar opportunity.
According to Spanish outlet SPORT, 19-year-old Barcelona Atletic forward Angel Alarcon is finally set to make his return following a significant time away from play due to an injury suffered by him in May of this year.
Able to play as a left-winger as well as being capable of playing both on the right side of the attack and as the center forward, the 19-year-old provides versatility within a frontline that could desperately use it following the departures of several attackers that has taken a toll on the overall depth of the team.
Primarily expected to return to play for Barcelona Atletic, there is no doubt that Xavi Hernandez will look to count on him with the first team given that he is already understood to be the 6th forward within the Barcelona first team.
Once he regains his fitness and form while being deployed with the subsidiary side, expect him to be present with the Barcelona first team training sessions and possibly also be a regular name within the squad lists of their upcoming games.
While the incorporation of 23-year-old Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix undoubtedly adds more competition within the front line for starting positions, Alarcon has previously proved that he is a star in the making and he would not shy away from showcasing his own worth to Xavi and Barcelona.
