I would expect a few u21 run outs before any thought of fast tracking. I would say Hall, is more likely at this stage
Presumably because those particular players are some of the best in the world for their age? Yamal is absolutely insane for 16 years old as an example. Gavi is only 19 but already has 27 caps for Spain. These are not your normal kids. Barcelona academy must be phenomenal.
Gavi was also poached from Betis aged 11 so proof that Barcelona go in early when they see a prospect. Not calling them out for it, they're no different from most other big clubs in that regard.
That is of course true however they still brought him through from 11 to 17 when he made his debut which are the key years in a young players development so their academy undoubtedly had a big influence on him.
Bit young to be getting married, no?
I would've thought so too, I was more wondering about how often we skip kids from the U18's to train with the first team?
1) Barca also play their youth in their B team which plays in the Spanish equivalent of League 1 so they get quick exposure to professional football.
Pau Cubarsí is only 17 and has already played 3 CL games for Barca...
And maybe it's as simple as our kids aren't as good. We know our academy has had some poor years where it hasn't delivered well at all, and we know changes have been and are being made, but it takes years before we can harvest the fruits of those changes and even then there's no guarantee that the kids we have are talented enough.
Desperation and serious quality in their youth set up
