Roony Bardghji has expressed his dissatisfaction with his lack of regular playing time at Barcelona this season, insisting he deserves more opportunities from coach Hansi Flick.
Bardghji joined Barça last summer from Copenhagen for €2.5 million and impressed Flick enough to be promoted directly to the first team, bypassing the reserve squad.
Bardghji is currently with the Swedish national team preparing for the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs, and during a media appearance, he made it clear he is unhappy with his current situation at Barcelona.
Bardghji: I’m not happy with my current situation at Barcelona
“The truth is, I haven’t had enough playing time yet,” the 20-year-old told Swedish media.
“I’m patient, but honestly, I think I deserve to play more.”
“I’m not 100% happy with my current situation at Barcelona, but that’s football,” he added.
Despite the uproar, Bardghji respects Flick’s decisions
In closing, Bardghji tried to show respect for the decisions of coach Hansi Flick, who is known for his strictness and intolerance of such public criticism.
The Swedish international said in this regard that he respects the presence of several great players in his position, some of whom have spent much longer with the Blaugrana than he has.
The player of Syrian descent concluded by emphasizing his understanding of Flick’s position, saying, “I have the utmost respect for those who have spent a long time with the team.”
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Bardghji’s stats with Barcelona
Since joining Barcelona last summer, Bardghji has appeared in 22 matches, mostly as a substitute, for a total of just 615 minutes.
In La Liga, Bardghji made 16 appearances, scoring one goal and providing one assist, in addition to four Champions League appearances where he contributed one assist.
🚨🗣️ Roony Bardghji: I’m not 100% satisfied with my role. I believe I deserve more playing time, especially with such a packed schedule this season.
⚖️ But that’s football. I respect my teammates who have been here longer. https://t.co/VjXwSNqdQH pic.twitter.com/grRM0t0ldT
— Barca Report (@barcareportx) March 26, 2026
Perhaps the Spanish Super Cup was the competition where he most showcased his abilities, scoring one goal and providing two assists, leading Barça to victory over Real Madrid.
Thus, Bardghji has scored two goals and provided four assists across all competitions for the Catalan club.
Bardghji faces stiff competition from one of the most prominent players in football today, Lamine Yamal, who also occupies the right attacking position. The odds are undoubtedly in favor of the Spanish international for a starting spot.
Barcelona will undoubtedly need Berdji’s services in the coming period, as they prepare for a crucial period packed with matches both domestically in La Liga and in the Champions League.
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Bardghji with the Swedish national team
Bardghji is currently playing for his national team, Sweden, as they prepare for a crucial period that will determine their participation in the 2026 World Cup under the guidance of renowned English coach Graham Potter.
The 20-year-old made his international debut last October following his impressive performances with Barcelona, coming on as a substitute in Sweden’s 2-0 loss to Switzerland in the first round of European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Bardghji then featured in matches against Kosovo and Slovenia, and he hopes to score his first goal for his country when they face Ukraine on Thursday in the semi-final of the European play-offs for the 2026 World Cup.
