{
  "id": 5380022,
  "title": "‘Pay attention to this player’ – Hansi Flick takes a check on exciting La Masia winger in Barcelona training",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/pay-attention-to-this-player-hansi-flick-takes-a-check-on-exciting-la",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pay-attention-player-hansi-flick-180000068.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona manager Hansi Flick closely observed the performance of La Masia prodigy IU Martínez during a recent training session as his team gears up for an upcoming match against Valencia. The 17-year-old winger was selected to join the senior squad at the Ciutat Esportiva. Barcelona fans have been advised to keep a close eye on Martinez, who possesses exceptional talent according to Sport reporter Jaume Marcet. Marcet's assessment highlights the young player's remarkable right-wing skills, both in terms of physical attributes and technical abilities. Martinez's right-sided play resembles the prowess of a professional 11, showcasing his speed, power, work ethic, and ability to dribble, assist, and score goals. This season, Martínez is poised to become a crucial part of the Juvenil A team.",
  "summary": "One to watch.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}