Hamza Abdelkarim returns to Barcelona Atlètic after limited first-team minutes

Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim has returned to Barcelona's reserve team in mid-October after playing only 12 minutes in the first team's first 10 matches.

• Abdelkarim scored a goal in the reserve team's win over Oteibo in the Spanish amateur second division.
• The 18-year-old topped Barcelona's preseason scoring with 4 goals in 3 matches before playing limited official minutes.
• At his contract renewal to June 2030, Abdelkarim said his priority is playing, whether with the first team, Barcelona Atlètic, or the Egyptian national team.
• Former Barcelona player Eusebio Sacristán advised patience, saying reserve play will aid his development and coach Hansi Flick decides his first-team status.