Speculation is mounting about the possibility of young star Lamine Yamal participating in Barcelona’s upcoming Champions League group stage match against Newcastle United. Sources close to the player indicate that his health condition remains unclear, raising significant questions within the Catalan club.
Press reports reveal that Yamal’s fitness for the match is doubtful, as he is still training alone and has not fully recovered from a recent injury. The Spanish newspaper Sport indicated that his participation appeared uncertain until the last minute.
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Separately, coach Hansi Flick admitted that the player received a painkiller injection during the international break, acknowledging that he was not fully relied upon. These details sparked widespread controversy, especially after Yamal participated with the Spanish national team despite showing signs of physical weakness.
It is worth noting that the Spanish Football Federation confirmed that Barcelona was aware of the player’s risk from the start, leaving the club to decide whether to include him in the second match.
Lamine Yamal’s participation in the Newcastle match remains uncertain, with speculation that he will struggle to make an appearance due to his incomplete recovery. The club is keen to preserve his health to avoid aggravating the injury, especially given the length of the upcoming season and the importance of his presence in future matches.
Flick stressed that the player’s health is the priority, noting that the team performed well in the last match against Valencia, which provides cause for optimism ahead of the Newcastle game.
