Barcelona has made two signings this summer, acquiring Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United and Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.
Gordon is currently on holiday, recovering after an impressive World Cup performance, while Adeyemi has already joined Barça and is in training with the squad.
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According to Mundo Deportivo, Adeyemi is set to make his debut for Barcelona this Friday, as Hansi Flick believes he is ready for match action.
He will play against Birmingham City after having a successful training week during Barcelona’s pre-season camp at St George’s Park in England.
Flick Prepared to Utilize New Signing
The 24-year-old was on the bench for last week’s friendly against CE Europa, having limited training due to his recent transfer.
Debut imminent. (Photo courtesy: FC Barcelona official website)
After spending time working individually to increase his fitness before his move, Flick felt it was necessary to give Adeyemi more time to prepare before entering competitive play.
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That need has now diminished, and the German coach believes Adeyemi is physically apt to participate against Birmingham.
Although this match is part of pre-season preparations, it will be pivotal to see how Flick plans to incorporate the forward, especially in transition and wide attacking roles where his speed is noteworthy.
Given his versatility across the frontline, it will also be interesting to see where Barcelona’s coach initially positions him during this pre-season.
Flick believes Adeyemi is ready to play. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)
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An Important First Step
Barcelona’s acquisition of Adeyemi is not merely aimed at pre-season performance; the goal is to have him fully prepared for the competitive season ahead.
Friday’s match is just the first step toward what everyone hopes will be a lengthy tenure in Blaugrana for the German forward.
With players like Gordon, Lamine Yamal, and Ferran Torres returning late, Adeyemi has an opportunity to make an early impression and establish his role under Hansi Flick.
It remains to be seen how he performs against Birmingham and what fans can anticipate from Barcelona’s latest addition this summer.