Barcelona’s head coach, Hansi Flick, recently discussed the injury sustained by Lamine Yamal in a recent press conference. The young Blaugrana star returned from Spain after receiving pain relief injections and missed the match against Valencia on Sunday. Unfortunately, Yamal’s back condition has not improved, resulting in his absence from the away game against Newcastle United. It is likely that the 18-year-old player will miss more upcoming matches, including the fixture against Getafe and Real Oviedo. Barcelona is now focused on ensuring Yamal’s full recovery for their crucial clash against Paris Saint-Germain on October 1, with a possible appearance in the match against Real Sociedad a few days prior. When asked about a possible return timeline for Yamal, Flick emphasized the importance of not rushing the player’s recovery and expressed confidence in the club’s medical staff. The Catalan newspaper reported that Yamal’s back issues began after the Levante match nearly a month ago and worsened after the game against Rayo Vallecano. Currently, he undergoes daily physiotherapy sessions to expedite his recovery, but Barcelona is cautious about not taking any unnecessary risks with his fitness.
