Hansi Flick is reportedly very disappointed with Barcelona youngster Gerard Martin’s poor performance against Inter Milan and has decided to leave him out of the upcoming second leg.
The Barcelona coach is said to have lost confidence in the young left-back after his struggles in the Champions League semi-final first leg, where he filled in for the injured Alejandro Balde. Martin had difficulty handling Inter’s attacking threats, especially from Denzel Dumfries and Nicolò Barella.
As reported by El Nacional, Flick was unhappy with Martin’s lack of composure, poor decision-making, and weak defensive awareness. He substituted Martin for Ronald Araújo before halftime, suggesting a preference for more experienced options in the crucial return match at San Siro.
Although the move doesn’t write off Martin’s future, it underlines the risks of relying on untested players in top-level matches. In Balde’s absence, Flick is expected to trust Araújo or adjust his defense accordingly.
