Flick hints at Yamal return for Barça v Girona, Raphinha out | OneFootball

Coach Hansi Flick updated the physical condition of key offensive players from Barcelona. With the injuries of Fermín López, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Lewandowski, the German coach indicated that the Spanish gem should return for the match against Girona, while the Brazilian is still recovering.

“The injuries hurt us, but we have to manage the situation. It's our job. Maybe it's a day for the La Masia players (Barcelona's youth academy) to get a chance,” said Hansi Flick in a press conference.

In the last FIFA break, Barcelona had up to nine absences, and the most affected part of the squad was the attack, with six absences: Fermín López, Lewandowski, Raphinha, Olmo, Yamal, and Ferran Torres. Gavi, Ter Stegen, and Joan García were the other absentees.

Spanish Return

However, Hansi Flick updated the physical condition of the attacking players and revealed the return of Yamal and Fermín López. On the other hand, the German coach indicated that Raphinha is still out, but should recover for the classic against Real Madrid.

“Yamal and Fermín López are back, but I know they can't play the full 90 minutes. I miss Raphinha, he is very important, but he should be back soon. We hope he returns for El Clásico. He is recovering well,” he revealed.

Controversy

Hansi Flick also denied rumors of a possible conflict with Yamal. The Catalan press reported that the Spanish gem had been late for the match against PSG and, as punishment, would miss the game against Girona.

“This rumor circulating about Lamine being late for the game is not true. It's completely false. Whoever invented this is lying,” he concluded.

Barcelona's Phase

Currently, the Catalan team is the runner-up in the Spanish Championship, with 19 points – two less than Real Madrid, the first-place team.

Barcelona faces Girona this Saturday at 11:15 AM (Brasília time), at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, in Catalonia.

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