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‘A great talent’ - Hansi Flick hails Toni Fernandez after handing debut to Barcelona teen

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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was full of praise for youngster Toni Fernandez after handing the teenager his first-team debut on Saturday in the Copa del Rey.

Fernandez was a late substitute against Barbastro as he made his first outing for the senior side at the age of 16 years, 5 months, and 17 days old.

Fernandez is the second youngest player to debut in Barcelona history, and Flick is a big fan of the teenage star.

“He is a great talent and he is also fearless,” he told reporteres.

“He came on and took a corner.