Barcelona’s Breakthrough Star Faces Four-Week Absence Due to International Duty

Spain is gearing up for the U17 World Cup, set to kick off in Indonesia next month, and they have high hopes of clinching yet another international tournament title in 2023. Following the recent success of the women’s senior team at the World Cup and the men’s senior team in the UEFA Nations League, Spain aims to continue its winning streak.

The Spanish squad for the U17 World Cup has been announced, commencing on November 10th, and it includes eight talented players from Barcelona. Among them is Marc Guiu, who made headlines by scoring on his first-team debut in Barcelona’s 1-0 victory over Athletic Club last Sunday.

This also means that Barcelona’s head coach, Xavi Hernandez, will have to do without Guiu’s services for approximately four weeks, assuming that Spain progresses far into the tournament. Barcelona will have to rely on their injured attackers, with a particular focus on the recovery of star striker Robert Lewandowski, as they navigate through this period.

In addition to Guiu, the other Barcelona players selected for the U17 World Cup are Pau Prim, Hector Fort, Pau Cubarsi, Andres Cuenca, Marc Bernal, Quim Junyent, and Juan Hernandez. This remarkable representation of Barcelona’s youth academy, La Masia, is a testament to its effectiveness in nurturing young talents who are making waves on the international stage.