The Mystery of Mark Bernal's New Jersey Number

FC Barcelona has officially registered 18-year-old midfielder Mark Bernal in the first team list for La Liga, thus leaving the reserve team and no longer allowed to wear the number 28 he wore last season before his serious knee injury.

Despite being registered in the first team, Mark Bernal has not yet received an official number in the team list, as La Liga regulations limit player numbers to those from 1 to 25.

According to 'Mundo Deportivo', four numbers are available for Mark Bernal to choose from:

Number 2 became vacant after Koundé moved to number 5.

Number 12.

Number 19 remains available after Lamine Yamal took number 10.

Number 22 is the most likely candidate for Bernal.

It is worth noting that Swedish player Rony Bardhi wore number 19 during the Joan Gamper Trophy, but he is registered with the reserve team, which means the number is still available.

Expectations suggest that Mark Bernal may choose number 22, which was last worn by German star Ilkay Gündogan, and before him by Brazilian Raphinha before he switched to number 11.

Mark Bernal is continuing the final stage of his recovery from his knee injury and may receive medical clearance to return after the international break, following nearly a year away from the pitch.