Hansi Flick has cleared up confusion surrounding Lamine Yamal's availability, confirming the winger will feature in Barcelona's La Liga encounter against Valencia on Sunday. Spanish media had raised concerns after Yamal missed the squad's main training session on Saturday, but the Barcelona manager moved swiftly to allay those worries during his pre-match press conference.
Yamal did not train with his teammates during the group session, instead working separately in the gym after picking up a minor knock. Rather than risk aggravating the issue, Flick opted for a cautious approach with the 17-year-old talent. "He went out to train late, but he is ready for tomorrow's match," Flick explained. "He took a knock and it was better for him to train at a lower intensity, but he is in perfect condition to feature tomorrow."
Yamal to Travel with Squad
The Barcelona boss confirmed that Yamal will make the trip to the Mestalla, though a final decision on his starting role will come after further assessment. "He will travel with us to Valencia. We will talk and decide whether he will start or not," Flick added. The winger's availability gives Barcelona a significant boost as they chase a strong result to press their title credentials.
Victory at Valencia would lift Barcelona to the summit of La Liga on 12 points, moving them clear at the top of the table. The stakes are high, with Real Madrid currently third on nine points following their first defeat of the season—a shock 1-0 loss to Real Betis. Barcelona's attacking prowess with Yamal in the lineup will be crucial to breaking down a stubborn Valencia side and cementing their position as leaders heading into the next round of fixtures.
