Barcelona coach wants to keep two La Masia wonderkids very close to the first team

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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick wants to keep La Masia prospects Ebrima Tunkara and Orian Goren close to the first team, according to SPORT, as reported by Barca Universal. Flick has identified the pair as talented players, with Tunkara being considered the next exciting talent after Lamine Yamal. Both players have impressed during pre-season and have been involved with the senior team. Flick intends to take a measured approach with their integration.

Goren, 17, has established himself as an important player for Barça Atletic, playing six games and registering two assists under Juliano Belletti. He has also earned his maiden national team call-up with Israel. Tunkara, 16, has been handed the No. 10 shirt at Barça Atletic and has one assist in three games this term. Both players have been involved in Flick's first-team group during pre-season.

Tunkara and Goren have been included in Flick's matchday squads due to injuries in the senior squad. Goren was named in the squad for El Clasico and a UEFA Champions League match, while Tunkara was named for a La Liga match. However, UEFA rules restrict Tunkara from appearing in the Champions League. Flick plans to keep both players involved with the first-team group in training while ensuring they get minutes with Barça Atletic.