"Aspen" reported that Bernal may not object to a loan outside the winter window if there is a lack of playing opportunities.

Since receiving medical clearance shortly before the game against Valencia on September 14, Bernal's total playing time has been just over half an hour. He played the final nine minutes of that game and provided an assist. But since then he has all but disappeared from Flick's plans.

In the league, he played 1 minute against Real Oviedo, was not called up for the next five games, and played 1 minute against Celta Vigo. In the Champions League, he did play 11 minutes against PSG and 10 minutes in a stunning win over Olympiacos.

While waiting to learn the specifics of Casado's injury, Bernal has an opportunity to gain more attention after the international break. The coaching staff was extremely cautious, even to the point of wondering why he wasn't getting more playing time given his readjustment to the game.

In the absence of Casado in the Celta Vigo game, the most normal situation should have been for Bernal to start in the defensive midfield position, or at least get more time in the game. But he ended up only playing in stoppage time to consume time.

From a physical point of view, Bernal is in perfect condition. What he lacks is the rhythm of the game to match the intensity of the game. Flick asked him to be patient, and the player did remain patient, understanding that it must be gradual. But if he is still marginalized in the next few games after the international break, perhaps he will not object to leaving the team in the winter transfer window.

Before the Christmas break, Barcelona will play eight games, many of which are very demanding. If Bernal's involvement remains low, he may make a request to the club to leave on loan until the end of the season. However, Barcelona currently have no plans to let anyone go.