According to Diario AS, Fermín's excellent attacking performance in the match against Croatia could make him a viable option for Flick if Raphinha's form declines.

Fermín is a versatile player capable of playing in multiple positions. Wearing the No. 9 shirt at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán validated what the Spanish coach has observed: if Ferran and Oyarzabal are unavailable due to fitness concerns, Fermín can step in. Raphinha's recurring injury issues could also prompt Flick to consider this option. Beyond a traditional striker, few players understand the position better than Fermín.

Fermín has worn numbers 32, 16, and 7 for Barcelona's first team, 11 for Barcelona B, and 10 for Linares. He has also worn 8, 19, and 25 for the Spanish national team, 11 for the Olympic team, and 19, 14, and 17 for Spain's U21 team. An excellent playmaker with strong work rate, pressing intensity, and chance creation, Fermín has a keen hunger for goals. Against Croatia, he registered four shots in a short span, one hitting the post, and he contributed to Spain's opening goal with a crucial movement.

Since debuting for Barcelona's first team four seasons ago, Fermín has scored 36 goals and provided 30 assists in 143 appearances, totaling 7,459 minutes played. Based on goals and assists combined, he averages one goal contribution every 124 minutes; Olmo averages 127 minutes, Yamal 103 minutes, and Raphinha 82 minutes. The article suggests Fermín has the potential to gradually move forward in the future, showcasing his talent in the penalty area as he matures.

Fermín is a key player for Barcelona but lacks a fixed position in the Spanish national team. Against Croatia, he didn't expect to play; Olmo, a substitute at club level, currently holds that spot for Spain. The article suggests that, just as Pedri's deeper role allows more technical players to operate simultaneously, Fermín could also play in a higher position at certain moments, continuing to expand the team's possession-based approach.

The adjustments made in Raphinha's absence could inspire Flick. The article notes that Flick has accepted moving away from the traditional center forward approach; without Lewandowski, the team could adopt a modern system similar to Paris Saint-Germain, where forwards take on broader responsibilities rather than functioning purely as traditional target men.

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