Young Senegalese defender Mikayil Faye is experiencing a whirlwind of success, with another milestone achieved in his burgeoning career as he trains with Barcelona’s first team.
Faye’s week has been nothing short of extraordinary. Following his remarkable debut for the Senegal national team, where he showcased his prowess by scoring a powerful goal in a 3-0 victory over Gabon, the talented defender returned to training with his club.
On Thursday, he was spotted training alongside Barcelona’s first-team players, a significant step up from his usual sessions with the reserves, as revealed in a video shared by the FR Barça account on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).
With speculation mounting, Catalan sports newspaper Mundo Deportivo suggests that Faye may be in contention for selection in Barcelona’s upcoming home fixture against Las Palmas on Saturday, for the 30th round of La Liga matches.
The publication highlights the potential opportunity for Faye to feature in the match squad, especially given the probable absences of regular defenders Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo.
This would mark Faye’s second call-up to the first team this season, having been included in the squad three weeks prior for the match against Mallorca, which ended in a 1-0 victory for Barcelona. Could this upcoming match signal his long-awaited debut for the senior squad?
As anticipation builds among fans and pundits alike, all eyes will be on Mikayil Faye as he continues to impress with his skill, determination, and rapid progression.
With each opportunity, the young defender edges closer to realizing his dream of becoming a regular fixture in one of the world’s most prestigious football clubs.
Mikayil Faye s’entraîne avec l’équipe première 🚨pic.twitter.com/SIIjLNywBx
— FR Barça 🇫🇷 (@FRBarca_) March 28, 2024
