The 19-year-old midfielder joined senior training as the coach looked for options to fill in for the injured Pedri, who is expected to be sidelined for around a month.

Rising through the ranks

Marques has been one of La Masia’s brightest prospects this season, showing strong technical skills and maturity beyond his age.

His progress has caught attention not only within the club but also from scouts across Europe.

According to reports from Fabrizio Romano on his X-profile, several Premier League sides have been keeping tabs on him for months, impressed by his development in Barcelona’s youth setup.

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Flick’s confidence

The spanish media Sport.es, a source close to the club, say Flick wanted to see how Marques could adapt to first-team dynamics as Barcelona prepare for a busy stretch of fixtures without one of their key midfielders.

While Pedri recovers, Marques could find himself in contention for future matchday squads, depending on his performances in training.

Trusted by Barça

Despite external interest, Barcelona remain confident in keeping Marques at the club. The Catalan side believe his long-term future lies at Camp Nou, where he continues to progress under their guidance.

For now, his first-team debut remains a matter of time, and his birthday training session may have been the perfect start.

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