According to a new report from Daily Sport, FC Barcelona's young center-back Faye is now highly likely to remain at Barcelona and fight for more first-team opportunities after the ups and downs of his move to Porto, thanks to the appreciation of manager Frick and the serious injury to teammate Araujo.
At just 20 years of age, Faye was not discouraged after his move to Porto was thwarted, but opted to stay at Barcelona and train with the first team in pre-season. This decision seems to have turned the corner for him, as his performance in training has been fully recognized by new head coach Frick. Frick emphasized the need for center backs to be able to work quickly with their teammates and press high up the pitch, and Faye is one of the players who fits this tactic. In addition, Faye's strong physique also gives him an advantage in the defensive end.
More crucially, Barcelona's main center back Araujo has recently suffered a serious injury and is expected to be out of action for several months. This sudden turn of events not only puts Barcelona's defense to a severe test, but also provides a valuable opportunity for young players such as Faye to showcase their skills. In the absence of Araujo, Faye is expected to get more playing time in the game to prove his strength and value.
The Daily Sporting News pointed out that given Faye's excellent performance in training and Araujo's serious injury, the possibility of Faye leaving Barcelona has been greatly reduced now. Even if he is still interested in a transfer in the future, he will have to wait at least until the winter transfer window opens before considering it. For Faye, this is certainly a valuable opportunity to show his talent and potential in the coming games and try to get a firm footing in Barcelona's first team.
