Tunkara promoted to Barcelona training before Clásico
Hansi Flick added Ebrima Tunkara and Orian Goren to Barcelona’s first-team session after Dani Olmo was injured for roughly a month. Alex Campos also joined the senior group as the club deals with several defensive absences, including Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen, and Jules Kounde. Tunkara, who had been playing for Barca Atletic after recovering from injury, will try to make an impression.
Barcelona’s Friday senior session included Ebrima Tunkara and Orian Goren, with Hansi Flick turning to the pair after Dani Olmo was ruled out for about four weeks. Alex Campos also trained with the first team as the club copes with missing defenders Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen and Jules Kounde, the latter sidelined by a sprained ankle and expected to sit out the Clásico.
Tunkara had been unavailable at the season’s start because of injury. Since regaining fitness, he has played for Barca Atletic, and his long-standing first-team promise now gives him a chance to catch Flick’s attention.
The promotion of academy players could affect Barcelona supporters and young athletes by making first-team pathways more visible, and it may shape matchday interest around the Clásico. For the club’s community, seeing teenagers train with senior stars could boost engagement and hope, though the immediate impact is likely limited mainly to sports audiences.