Barcelona confirm Yamal injury, Flick criticises Spain team | OneFootball

Barcelona will have a very important absence for the match against Valencia this Sunday at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) in La Liga. According to the club itself, forward Lamine Yamal is experiencing discomfort in the pubic area and is currently unable to train or play with the rest of the squad.

Also in the statement, Barcelona did not provide a recovery timeline for Yamal. The club informed that the youngster’s return to training will depend on how his condition evolves.

Hansi Flick frustrated

In a press conference this Saturday, coach Hansi Flick confirmed Yamal’s injury and emphasized that the forward is also doubtful for the midweek game against Newcastle in the Champions League. In addition, the coach criticized the way the Spanish national team managed Yamal in training.

“They (Yamal and De Jong) are experiencing discomfort in the pubic area. They underwent tests and will not be available against Valencia. They are also doubts for the match against Newcastle,” Flick stated.

“He (Yamal) will be out, it’s a shame. He played for Spain in pain. He had problems, playing 79 and 73 minutes. He didn’t train due to issues between games. For me, this is not taking care of the players. The Spanish national team has the best in the world, but we should be more concerned about the players. That worries me,” Flick concluded.

Lamine Yamal – Photo: Ozan KOSE / AFP

Lamine Yamal started this season the same way he finished the last one: on a high. In three matches, the forward has scored two goals and provided two assists for Barcelona.

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