Barcelona manager Hansi Flick expressed anger toward Spain's national team regarding their treatment of Lamine Yamal during recent international duty. The 18-year-old forward will miss Sunday's La Liga match against Valencia because of a groin injury sustained while representing his country. Yamal also faces uncertainty for Thursday's Champions League fixture against Newcastle.
Flick revealed that Yamal traveled to Spain with existing pain and received medication to participate in matches against Bulgaria and Turkey. Despite commanding leads in both games, Spanish officials allowed the teenager to play 79 and 73 minutes, respectively. The German coach believes Spain failed to protect their young talent appropriately.
Communication problems exist between Flick and Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente, though both acknowledge language barriers complicate their discussions. Frenkie de Jong remains unavailable for Valencia, while Marc Bernal returns after recovering from a nine-month knee injury. Barcelona will host the match at their Johan Cruyff training facility.
Flick revealed that Yamal traveled to Spain with existing pain and received medication to participate in matches against Bulgaria and Turkey. Despite commanding leads in both games, Spanish officials allowed the teenager to play 79 and 73 minutes, respectively. The German coach believes Spain failed to protect their young talent appropriately.
Communication problems exist between Flick and Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente, though both acknowledge language barriers complicate their discussions. Frenkie de Jong remains unavailable for Valencia, while Marc Bernal returns after recovering from a nine-month knee injury. Barcelona will host the match at their Johan Cruyff training facility.
