Israeli Teenager Oriane Goren Nears Barcelona First Team Call-Up for El Clásico

Seventeen-year-old Israeli midfielder Oriane Goren is reportedly close to being included in Barcelona's squad for the upcoming El Clásico match against Real Madrid. Following reports that Goren trained with the first team on Friday, Catalan newspaper "Sport" indicated on Saturday that his inclusion in the squad is a "very real possibility." The plan is for Goren to participate in the team's final training session under coach the coach, and if selected, it would mark his senior debut in an official match.

"Sport" lauded Goren as one of La Masia's top talents, comparing his natural ability and movement to that of Pedri. The young Israeli, born in 2009, has been a key player for Juliano Belletti's reserve team, playing in all but two games when he was away with the national team. His potential opportunity arises due to an injury to Dani Olmo, who is expected to be sidelined for at least a month.

The coach has chosen to bring Goren into first-team training, with "Sport" emphasizing the coach's familiarity with the player's capabilities. Goren spent a significant amount of time with the senior squad during pre-season, even participating in the Joan Gamper Trophy match. The current midfield shortage could now lead to his official debut.

While the final decision on the squad is pending, the coach is keen to monitor Goren's development closely, and his participation in the final training session could be a step towards a full call-up. In addition to Goren, the coach also invited Abrahima Tonkara and defender Alex Campos to Friday's training. Campos's potential inclusion in the El Clásico squad depends on the fitness of Jules Koundé, who is recovering from an ankle sprain.

For Goren, simply being considered for the El Clásico squad would be a major career milestone, especially as he has yet to receive an official senior team call-up. He could find himself on the bench for one of the world's biggest football matches just months after impressing the coach during pre-season preparations.