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Flick praises Egyptian youngster Hamza AbdelkarimAfter Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres departed over the summer, Barca are still looking for a striker in the transfer market.Flick did not reveal who would start up front at Elche but praised the preseason form of Egyptian youngster Hamza Abdelkarim, after the 18-year-old scored four goals in friendlies.“Hamza is having a really great preseason,” said Flick.“He’s a number nine, he’s young, and he has a lot of potential, and also he scored goals. This is the important thing when you’re playing in this position, and he made a great job.”New arrivals Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, both wingers, can also play through the middle as false nines along with Raphinha and Dani Olmo.Flick said full-back Joao Cancelo, signed this week, was available for Barcelona’s trip to the Martinez Valero Stadium.“He’s ready to play. He has unbelievable technique and a lot of passion,” added Flick.Abdelkarim celebrates scoring against Birmingham City in a preseason friendly [Jason Cairnduff/Reuters]