Just in: Lamine Yamal not training with group ahead of Spanish Super Cup semi-final | OneFootball

FC Barcelona will lock horns with Athletic Club in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday.

The current holders of the Super Cup trophy, the Blaugrana will be gunning to retain the crown and will need to get past the Basque outfit first to achieve their objective.

No Lamine Yamal in training

However, leading up to the big game in Jeddah tomorrow, key Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal is not training with the rest of the group, reports Carlos Monfort.

Instead, as per the report, the teenage superstar is doing some specific individual work inside the gym facilities.

However, Barcelona do not expect there to be any problems with his availability for tomorrow’s high-profile clash against Ernesto Valverde’s side.

Not in group training. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

It must be noted that Lamine was absent from training for a day last week as well, leading up to the derby against RCD Espanyol, due to some minor discomfort.

However, he was able to start and play a key role in the Catalans’ victory at the RCDE Stadium.

Lamine had recurring issues this season due to pubalgia. But he has been able to leave it behind and continue playing a critical role for the Catalan giants.

As things stand, it is not entirely clear why Lamine is not working with the rest of the group – it could very well be the case of workload management for someone who has been a regular starter game after game.

In any case, Barcelona expect their teenage rising star to be ready and available to face Athletic Club in the semi-final.