Ebrima Tunkara: a special call and a surprise lunch

Academy prospect Tunkara, 16, trained with Barcelona's first team under Flick as cover for injured Dani Olmo, then joined captains' team lunch to build unity.

Ebrima Tunkara became the latest Barcelona academy player to receive the call to train with the first team, joining Hansi Flick's squad at the Ciutat Esportiva this morning. The 16-year-old midfielder was summoned as Flick seeks cover for Dani Olmo's injury, with the manager also calling up 17-year-old Orian Goren for the upcoming Clásico.

Tunkara, who spent much of preseason with the senior squad, was sidelined for six weeks after suffering an ankle injury in a B-team friendly but has since returned to action. He made his comeback for Barcelona Atlètic over two weeks ago, providing an assist on his return, and has featured in three matches since, including a start last weekend.

After training, Tunkara stayed for a team lunch organised by the captains to build unity following recent defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. The 16-year-old, who renewed his contract with Barcelona earlier this year and wears the number 10 for the B team, is considered a key prospect for the club's future.