Most cules seem to have have grown concerned about the future of Ansu Fati. The jexcitement of seeing him return from the sidelines has suddenly gone dead. A disappointing 2023/24 season at Brighton and the fallout with the Barcelona then coach, Xavi Hernandez has dampened spirits. Is this the end for the 21-year-old forward??
At the end of the Golden "Messi-Era", Barcelona and it's fanbase saw the birth of a wonderkid emerging from La Masia, A 16 Years old Ansu Fati who loves to cut in from the Left-wing, take on defenders and fire on goal with deadly precision. He was rumored to be the next big thing at Barcelona and football in general and was entrusted with the iconic number 10 jersey Messi won at the peak of his Barcelona career. But where did he go wrong?
Fati would first descend into a misery of injuries, where he never really recovered from the recurring knee issues, and suffered a series of muscle problems afterward. Then following the interview given by Ansu Fati’s Father publicly criticizing the player's playing time, led to a loan move to Brighton
His stint at Brighton was a rollercoaster. Fati got into Brighton with high hopes and a possible partnership with Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma. Early promise with 4 goals and an assist in 8 games suggested a return to form.
This joy was short-lived as the player suffered yet another injury setback forcing him out for 3 months. The following months after his return, he struggles for fitness and playing time leading to a decline in confidence, both for Fati and the fans who were hoping for a revival.
The good news for Barcelona fans is Ansu Fati Fati showed flashes of his former brilliance at Brighton, with explosive runs and dribbling reminiscent of his younger self and it's worthy to rely on going into the new season. Ansu Fati was also not part of Spain's Euro Squad giving him more time to train and rejuvenate himself for the new season.
Barcelona lacks depth on the right wing following the end of João Félix loan spell and the financial constraints limiting their options in the transfer market. Ansu Fati may yet be the Answer with his talent and potentials as it's too early to say his career is over.