Barcelona superstar aiming to reach 100% fitness level and recover elite form | OneFootball

Raphinha emerged as the absolute MVP for FC Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid last Sunday.

Meanwhile, the likes of Frenkie de Jong and Robert Lewandowski also churned out strong displays to help the team to its first trophy of the ongoing season.

The fans also saw Ronald Araujo make his comeback after a difficult period and go on to lift the trophy, which was a touching moment.

Lamine not at his best

Amidst all this, Barcelona’s main man, the No. 10, Lamine Yamal, was not entirely at his elite best. While his performance carried weight and had some notable highlights, there was something missing on the night.

As such, AS now reports that Lamine, with the help of Hansi Flick, is targeting to return to 100% fitness over the course of this month and recover top form.

The youngster, after all, has not had an easy campaign due to physical problems – discomfort from his pubalgia issue has been an irritant for a while now.

Lamine still not at 100%. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

There is no concern about him at Barcelona. On the contrary, there is satisfaction with how he is handling a year that is not straightforward, as he learns more about his body. This includes dealing with injuries, which he had previously avoided, and personal matters as well.

Lamine is now experiencing what it means to be a star on a daily basis, something that is not easy to manage.

Barcelona are trying to treat the situation as naturally as possible, acting as a credible presence in the equation. The aim is not to overwhelm the player, but to give him the right guidance at the right time.

Lamine also has a strong group of close figures in the dressing room, and a leader in Raphinha who shares a close bond with him.

For Barcelona and Flick, a fully firing Lamine would be the finishing touch for a team approaching the second half of the season buoyed by the Super Cup and with everything still to play for. It