Flick hoping Barca's Yamal can face Valencia after knock
Hansi Flick said the 19-year-old winger trained separately after a knock and will be a late fitness decision for Sunday’s match.
- On Saturday, 19-year-old winger Lamine Yamal trained alone after taking a knock, leaving him doubtful for Barcelona's La Liga match against Valencia on Sunday.
- Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Yamal will travel to Mestalla stadium, though he must decide whether the winger rests or starts tomorrow.
- Bolstered by rivals Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat to Real Betis on Friday, Barca looks to continue their 100 percent start to the season.
- Winger Raphinha will likely remain the starting striker, with Flick explaining, "He's the best option for us at the moment in this position."
- Sunday's match offers Barcelona a chance to establish themselves as sole league leaders, provided the teenage winger is cleared to participate.
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Before facing Valencia for the 4th day of the championship, Catalan coach Hansi Flick told the press about his doubts about Lamine Yamal's form state.
A situation of anticipation dominated Barcelona before the confrontation with Valencia, after the absence of the star of General Lamine Jamal raised questions about the latter, before the trainer revealed the latest developments.
Flick hoping Barca's Yamal can face Valencia after knock
The 19-year-old winger did not train with his team-mates on Saturday but instead worked by himself at the training ground. "For tomorrow we have to wait, I cannot say it today," Flick told reporters Saturday. "We have to decide if it's better that he rests or he starts from the beginning, I'll speak with him and we'll decide that. "Lamine is a player who likes to play football." Flick said Yamal will travel with the team to Mestalla stadium, whe…
Barcelona are concerned ahead of Sunday's La Liga clash with Valencia after Lamine Yamal missed the final training session before the match. The 19-year-old winger did not take part in today's training session (Saturday), leaving his availability for the match at Mestalla uncertain. Yamal has been a key player in Barcelona's perfect start to the season, with Hansi Flick's side collecting nine points from victories over Elche, Athletic Club and R…
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