Flick on Lamine Yamal’s return: “He should be 100%” | OneFootball

The coach of Barcelona, Hansi Flick, stated on Wednesday that he still doesn't know when forward Lamine Yamal will return, as he is suffering from pubic pain and will miss the game against Newcastle in the first round of the Champions League.

“If he returns, it’s to be 100%. He is a young player and we have to take care of him,” Flick said in a press conference on the eve of the match against the English team.

“We have a fantastic medical department. We’ll see how he evolves,” continued the coach, who last weekend criticized the Spanish national team for having fielded Yamal in the European Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup despite his physical issues.

Marathon with the National Team

The young 18-year-old forward played for 70 minutes in Spain's victories over Bulgaria (3-0) and Turkey (6-0) at the beginning of September.

Regarding Newcastle, Flick stated that he expects “a great team, with intensity and attention,” and emphasized that Barcelona needs to control possession and create spaces to win.

As for the atmosphere at St. James’s Park stadium, the German coach said he trusts his squad.

“We have many young players, but also veterans, especially the Spaniards. They know how to handle pressure, that’s our strong point. We have confidence with the ball and need to stay focused from the start,” he concluded.

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