Barcelona’s Hansi Flick Concerned About Lamine Yamal’s Injury

Barcelona’s head coach Hansi Flick has expressed concern regarding the condition of Lamine Yamal, stating that the teenager’s injury situation is “not good,” which raises uncertainties about his participation in the forthcoming El Clasico.

Injury Overview

The talented 18-year-old has been dealing with a nagging groin issue since the beginning of the season, prompting Barcelona to withdraw him from the Spain national team for the upcoming international fixtures.

Yamal sustained the injury during his last appearance with the national squad but managed to return against Real Sociedad and played the entire game in a 2-1 loss to PSG in the Champions League.

Flick’s Statements

As Barcelona prepares to face Sevilla this Saturday, October 5th, Flick has conveyed the seriousness of Yamal’s condition.

Key Quotes from Flick

• “I had a conversation with him today, and while it is an improvement, it is still concerning. That sums up the situation for Lamine.”

• “It’s difficult to determine how long it will take for him to come back. It’s not straightforward to say he can return in a couple of weeks or if he’ll be fit for the Clásico. We need to exercise patience.”

• “We need to manage his training load carefully. He will work with the rehabilitation team in the upcoming weeks, and we will monitor his progress step by step.”

The situation remains fluid as the club focuses on his recovery.