According to Diario AS, Fermín's exceptional attacking instinct on display in the match against Croatia could make him a viable option for Flick if Raphinha's form falters.

Fermín is a versatile player capable of playing in multiple positions. Wearing the number 9 shirt at Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán demonstrated the Spanish coach's confidence: should Ferran or Oyarzabal become unavailable due to injury, Fermín could step in. Raphinha's recurring injury troubles could also prompt Flick to consider this option. Few players understand the number 9 position better than Fermín, aside from a traditional center forward.

Fermín has worn numbers 32, 16, and 7 for Barcelona's senior team, 11 for Barcelona B, and 10 for Linares. For Spain's national team, he has worn 8, 19, and 25; 11 for the Olympic team; and 19, 14, and 17 for Spain's U21 side. As an attacking player with excellent link-up play, strong pressing, and chance creation, Fermín consistently demonstrates a keen desire to score. Against Croatia, he took four shots in a short span, one hitting the post, and was instrumental in the build-up to Spain's opening goal with a decisive run.

Since his Barcelona breakthrough four seasons ago, Fermín has scored 36 goals and provided 30 assists in 143 matches, accumulating 7,459 minutes played. In terms of goals and assists combined, he averages one goal contribution every 124 minutes; Olmo averages one every 127 minutes, Yamal every 103 minutes, and Raphinha every 82 minutes. The report suggests Fermín has the potential to develop further, bringing his attacking talent closer to goal as he matures.

While Fermín is a regular starter for Barcelona, he lacks a fixed position in Spain's setup. Against Croatia, he wasn't initially expected to start; Olmo, a backup at club level, currently holds that role for Spain. The report suggests that just as Pedri's drop-back allows more technical players to operate higher up the pitch, Fermín could occasionally move forward, further expanding the team's tactical flexibility.

The adjustments made in Raphinha's absence may inspire Flick. The report indicates Flick has moved away from the traditional pure center forward approach; without Lewandowski, the team has embraced a modern style similar to Paris Saint-Germain, where forwards shoulder more creative responsibility rather than serving as traditional focal points.

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