Xavi called up 19-year-old Marc Casado to Barcelona training on Thursday as he looks for options at right-back after injuries to Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, and Hector Bellerin.
Casado was given the nod and could now be in the matchday squad for Saturday’s trip to Real Mallorca in La Liga.
The 19-year-old did feature for Barcelona in pre-season but then dropped back down to Barca Atletic where he’s featured in all five of the team’s games this season.
Casado usually plays in midfield but does have experience as a full-back and has been tipped to play in the position by Carles Martinez the coach who brought him to Barcelona.