Questions continue to surround Egyptian youngster Hamza Abdelkarim’s situation at Barcelona after he went through the club’s opening two La Liga matches without making an appearance, despite impressing during pre-season.

Barcelona started their league campaign with two victories, including a 5-0 win over Elche followed by another success against Athletic Bilbao, collecting six points while Hamza remained unused under head coach Hansi Flick.

Absence Sparks Debate

Hamza’s lack of playing time has triggered several theories, particularly as he had been expected to receive at least a few minutes from the bench after his promising pre-season displays.

According to a theory shared by Barcelona-focused content creator “Mhoni Hiyst,” the Egyptian forward’s absence may not be purely related to sporting decisions and could instead be connected to ongoing contract negotiations between the club and the player’s representatives.

The suggestion is that Barcelona may prefer to settle Hamza’s contractual situation before giving him a bigger first-team role, as strong performances or goals in competitive matches could potentially strengthen his representatives’ position in negotiations.

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However, Barcelona have not officially confirmed that contract talks are behind his absence, meaning the explanation remains speculation rather than an established fact.

Could the Contract Unlock His Chance?

Hamza’s pre-season performances had created expectations that he would be given an opportunity early in the campaign, especially with Flick showing a willingness to involve young players.

His continued wait for a competitive appearance has therefore brought renewed attention to his contractual future and raised questions over whether the two issues are connected.

For now, Hamza remains on standby for his first official minutes. The coming period could reveal whether his absence is simply a technical decision or whether reaching a new agreement with Barcelona will be the step that finally opens the door to his first-team opportunity.