Hector Fort Returns to Barcelona and Undergoes Flick's Evaluation Before Deciding His Future

Hector Fort, 19 years old, is preparing to start the pre-season training with Barcelona under the guidance of coach Hans Flick, after returning from a loan spell with Elche. The German coach has decided to keep him with the team at the beginning of preparations before making a final decision regarding his future.

According to the newspaper 'Sport', Flick informed the player that he is part of his plans at least at the start of the training, and that he will be closely monitored during the preparation period to determine his role in the upcoming season.

This comes after a season where Fort delivered remarkable performances with Elche, especially when he played as a wing-back in a formation relying on three defenders, where he was able to clearly show his attacking capabilities and delivered an outstanding performance.

The same source indicated that this tactical shift under coach Eder Sarabia helped the player showcase his best levels, with his former coach praising his abilities, describing his performance as excellent, affirming that he is a young player in the process of development.

Upon his return to Barcelona, Fort will face a different challenge in adapting to the traditional right-back position, which requires a balance between defensive and offensive roles, especially given Flick's strategy that makes the right side more conservative with Lamine Yamal in the forward line.

The player will also face strong competition within the team to secure a spot in the lineup, given the presence of more than one option in the right-back position, which requires him to prove his development during the preparation period to ensure his chance with the first team.