Before To The Match Against Elche, A 17-year-old Goalkeeper Trains With The Barcelona First Squad.

This season, Xavi Hernandez has often used younger players into his lineup. Estanis Pedrola and Marc Casado, for example, have recently trained with the first team; the former has recently been a member of matchday teams.

Goalkeeper Aron Yaakobishvili, also known as Yako, was seen in training on Tuesday in preparation for the trip to Elche on Saturday. Eder Aller, a 15-year-old goalie, has been working out with the first squad ahead of El Clasico before the international break.

As Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, Barcelona’s first-choice keeper, is now on international duty with Germany, the 17-year-old, who currently plays for Juvenil B, had the chance to practice with players like Inaki Pena and Arnau Tenas.

Pena’s future at Barcelona is in doubt, and there have been rumors that he may try to leave this summer in pursuit of first team action. Yako will be keen to win over Xavi and his coaching staff since it would create a void in the first team for the next season.