Barcelona’s 20-year-old gem has left physical problems behind, ready to prove himself

The past three years or so have been extremely frustrating for Barcelona youth prodigy Ansu Fati. Ever since that fateful injury back in 2020, the 20-year-old has failed to hit the heights expected of him and has seen his stock decline.

Fati endured two injury-riddled campaigns between 2020 and 2022 and even though he had recovered fully for the 2022/23 campaign, the youngster was unable to convince Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez to earn a starting spot in the team.

Indeed, even though Fati played in 51 matches across all competitions last season, only 14 of them were from the start. He still managed a return of ten goals and four assists, with three of the strikes coming in the last two league matches of the campaign.

Heading into the new season, though, SPORT is reporting that Fati has left his physical problems behind for good and is in great shape.

The 20-year-old academy ace is looking stronger than ever and is ready to prove himself to Xavi and the coaching staff that he warrants a prominent role in the team.

Ansu returned for pre-season training earlier than he was scheduled to, showing that he is greatly motivated to turn things around, especially given that there were questions lingering over his future.

Indeed, the Spanish international had been linked with an exit this summer. However, that is no longer an option as Barcelona have ruled out his departure as Xavi wants to give him another chance.

Xavi is completely convinced about Fati’s talent and is of the belief that if he can regain his maximum physical level, he can once again be a decisive player for the team.

Ansu has always been very clear that he wishes to stay at Barcelona and succeed at the club. And he never considered the possibility of an exit despite the never-ending rumours. And now, he feels ready to prove himself and reclaim a spot in Xavi’s starting XI.