Roony Bardghji, who joined Barcelona in the summer, has had limited playing time this season, making 7 starts and 15 substitute appearances in competitive matches. According to SVT Nyheter, Bardghji described having patience but feeling he deserved to play more. However, according to Fotbolltransfers, his statement about wanting more playing time has caused irritation within Barcelona's management. Sport, via Fotbollskanalen, reported that Bardghji's comments were interpreted as dissatisfaction and criticism of coach Hansi Flick, and have not been appreciated within the club. This contradiction highlights a potential disconnect between the player's public comments and the club's internal perception, which could affect his future at Barcelona.
Bardghji wears the number 19 shirt at Barcelona, having changed from number 28 in the winter. The number 19 was previously worn by Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. According to Fotbollskanalen, Bardghji described the number as just a number to him, adding that he knows which players have had it before but does not think about numbers like that. He also mentioned that he is a big Messi supporter, according to Fotbollskanalen. The significance of the number is not lost on fans, but Bardghji remains focused on his development.
This season, Bardghji has mostly played on the right wing, competing with Lamine Yamal. He started in Barcelona's 5-2 win over Sevilla, but Spanish media Mundo Deportivo gave him a lukewarm review, noting he was not very involved and teammates barely looked for him, according to Fotbollskanalen. Bardghji also started against Getafe, making his eighth start of the season. According to Fotbollskanalen, Bardghji is said to have accepted an initial adaptation year as clearly second behind Lamine Yamal. Despite limited minutes, he has shown glimpses of his potential.
He was not very involved in the match and his teammates barely looked for him. He challenged his defender one-on-one on only one occasion and it went well, even though he didn't get the pass away later.
Bardghji is preparing for a World Cup playoff with Sweden against Ukraine. According to Fotbollskanalen, he described being extremely motivated for the playoff match and wants to start, but acknowledged it is up to coach Graham Potter. However, he remained on the bench in the playoff match against Ukraine, according to other sources. The international duty provides a break from club pressures and a chance to prove himself.
According to Fotbollskanalen, Bardghji described enjoying his time at Barcelona and feeling he is developing. He takes speculation about a loan move lightly, according to Fotbollskanalen. A loan back to FC Copenhagen was discussed after the move to Spain, but the decision was to stay at Barcelona. Barcelona has no plans to sell Bardghji in the summer unless he explicitly wants to leave, according to other sources. The club sees him as a long-term prospect, but his playing time remains a concern.
Raphinha is injured and will miss several weeks, which could lead to more playing time for Bardghji, according to other sources. Barcelona leads La Liga, four points ahead of Real Madrid. The injury to Raphinha opens a spot on the right wing, and Bardghji could be in line for more starts. However, the exact nature of the irritation within Barcelona's management regarding Bardghji's comments remains unclear, as does coach Hansi Flick's view of his performance and potential. Whether Bardghji will start in upcoming important matches for Barcelona is uncertain, but the opportunity is there.