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It is time for Barcelona to turn to Hamza Abdelkarim

Gabriel Jesus looks like the natural replacement, while Anthony Gordon offers another exciting option, but it’s time to give Barcelona's young Egyptian forward an opportunity

By Thomas Mustac · Everything Barca

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 7:52 PM

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Thomas Mustac argues that Barcelona should give young forward Hamza Abdelkarim playing time during a congested October schedule.
Raphinha is a doubt for the upcoming match against Getafe after returning from international duty with muscle pain.
Gabriel Jesus and Anthony Gordon are also highlighted as viable attacking alternatives for manager Hansi Flick.

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Writer Thomas Mustac argues that FC Barcelona should give 18-year-old forward Hamza Abdelkarim an opportunity during a congested October fixture schedule. With Raphinha experiencing muscle pain following international duty and training alone, manager Hansi Flick faces squad rotation challenges ahead of six matches in 16 days across La Liga and the Champions League.

While Gabriel Jesus and Anthony Gordon represent experienced alternatives in attack, Mustac believes Abdelkarim deserves minutes. The Egyptian teenager scored four preseason goals for Barcelona, recently netted his first senior international goal, and is under contract with the club until 2030.

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