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Barcelona weighs reserve-team move for Hamza Abdel Karim amid scarce minutes
October 15, 2026 at 10:28 AM · Updated 1d ago
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MAMasrawy
حمزة عبد الكريم يثير الجدل في برشلونة.. التفاصيل
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KOKooora
خطوة للخلف أم دفعة للمستقبل؟.. برشلونة يناقش قرارًا مصيريًا بشأن حمزة عبد الكريم
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YKYalla Kora
سبورت: جدل داخل برشلونة بشأن قلة مشاركة حمزة عبد الكريم مع فليك
(opens the publisher’s site)Barcelona is discussing a decision on Egyptian striker Hamza Abdel Karim, who has played 12 minutes across 10 official matches this season.
- Abdel Karim has logged 12 minutes this season — 4 against Rayo Vallecano and 8 against Getafe — in 10 official matches.
- Sport reported Barcelona is debating whether the 18-year-old needs regular playing time, with Raphinha, Gabriel Jesus, Anthony Gordon and Dani Olmo ahead of him.
- Abdel Karim said he would not be embarrassed to play for the reserve team Barcelona Atletic, stating his priority is playing time.
- He is registered with Barcelona Atletic but has not played for the reserve team, joining the first team directly from the U19 squad.
- Sport reported Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is impressed by Hamza Abdel Karim's training performances but has struggled to give him first-team minutes.