Barcelona‘s young star Lamine Yamal’s injury will affect his availability for upcoming matches, confirmed coach Hansi Flick. Yamal will miss the La Liga match against Valencia and the Champions League clash with Newcastle.
Flick expressed strong dissatisfaction with how the Spanish national team managed Yamal’s injury. He criticized them for playing the 18-year-old despite his pain, stating that painkillers were used to keep him on the field.
“Even after the outcome of the game was decided, they let him play until the 73rd and 79th minutes. This is not the way to protect players,” Flick said, showing concern for the athlete’s health.
Yamal had already been experiencing some discomfort when he arrived at the national team camp, which led to him missing training sessions. However, he was still forced to play, potentially worsening his injury. Yamal is an important young talent for Barcelona, making this injury a significant setback for the team. Flick’s comments highlight the need for better communication between clubs and national teams when it comes to protecting young players’ health.