Barcelona is gearing up for an important away game against Las Palmas, who previously defeated the Catalan club at home in the first round of La Liga. Barcelona is currently leading the league with 51 points, edging out second-place Real Madrid, who will face a tough match against Girona tomorrow.
According to Spanish newspaper El Nacional, Hector Fort seemed to be completely sidelined by Hansi Flick after his poor performance against Las Palmas. Despite coming on as a substitute, the player left a negative impression and was blamed for the defeat. As a result, he spent several weeks without playing. Even in the Copa del Rey match against Barbastro, a lower-tier team, he was left out despite multiple squad changes.
Speculation about Fort’s future swirled in January, with potential loan moves to La Liga clubs like Valencia, Alavés, or Leganés, or even abroad, where Cesc Fabregas showed interest. However, Joan Laporta and Deco blocked these moves, as they had no intention of signing a new right-back and didn’t have a replacement for Jules Koundé.
Surprisingly, the young defender born in 2006 managed to turn things around. He stayed patient, working hard without complaint and accepting his role under coach Hansi. He was rewarded with a starting spot in the last match against Rayo Vallecano, marking his return after a long absence.
When Koundé was punished for being late to a tactical meeting, Fort was chosen to play right-back in a crucial match, where a win was needed to regain the lead—especially after Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid drew. Despite facing a strong opponent sitting sixth in the standings, Hector delivered a solid performance, demonstrating that he could be a valuable asset moving forward.
