16/02/2026
“I really appreciate how Flick is managing Bernal’s fitness. He’s being extremely cautious, and I’m certain that if it weren’t for this approach, Bernal would have played against Atletico Madrid, at least off the bench.”
“Flick isn’t just building his minutes slowly, he’s deliberately keeping him away from any high-intensity games or challenging stadium conditions, so even when he could potentially help in some big matches, his long-term health must come first.”
“We’ve seen what happened with Gavi. He wasn’t rushed in his recovery, but once he returned, he was quickly thrown into high-stakes, physically demanding games, we don’t want to make the same mistake with Bernal. Collapses are very common with ACL injuries, and extreme caution is the best approach.”
@ AAR09
