Orian Goren

The Israeli talent received 29 minutes of playing time for Barcelona and is expected to return to the reserve team. Hansi Flick admitted that the pre-season preparation is far from ideal.

The 17-year-old Israeli came off the bench in the 1-0 loss to the tournament hosts. Earlier, the Catalans beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 on a penalty by Raphinha.

Hansi Flick has made several cuts to the Spanish champion's squad, but 17-year-old Israeli talent Orian Goren will remain with the senior team for the upcoming training camp in Italy.

17-year-old Israeli midfielder Orian Goren, who impressed Hansi Flick during Barcelona's training sessions, has become the target of online abuse and political attacks due to his nationality.

Barcelona finished Friday's friendly match against Birmingham in a 2:2 draw. Israeli teenager Orian Goren made his appearance in the 62nd minute, while Egyptian forward Hamza Abd al-Karim scored a brace for the experimental Barcelona squad.

The Israeli midfielder came off the bench in the 63rd minute. His team staged a temporary comeback with a brace from Egyptian forward Hamza Abd al-Karim, but finished regulation time at 2:2 before losing in the penalty shootout.

The 17-year-old talent came on as a substitute in the 62nd minute during the Blaugrana's pre-season match against Birmingham, which ended in a 2:2 draw and a penalty shootout loss. With many key players away for the World Cup, Hansi Flick has provided opportunities to several young prospects.

Barcelona departed on Monday for a training camp in England to prepare for the 2026/27 season. Israeli talent Orian Goren, who impressed coach Hansi Flick, has been included in the squad.

At just 17 years old, Orian Goren made his unofficial debut for the senior team of Barcelona. He came on at halftime during a 4:1 friendly win over Europa CE: "Even with them, Barcelona continued to control the game."

The Israeli midfielder, who has been training with the senior team, is trying to earn his place in the squad during the preseason camp while most of the Spanish squad is missing. "Sport" notes: "His future under Hansi Flick may be at stake."