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At simply 17 years previous, Lamine Yamal has been pivotal for each FC Barcelona and the Spanish nationwide workforce all through 2024. Nonetheless, coach Hansi Flick will likely be with out his younger star for the upcoming conflict in opposition to Actual Sociedad, as Barcelona confirmed Yamal sustained a proper ankle harm.
Barcelona’s final match, a dominant 5-2 victory over Crimson Star Belgrade in Matchday 4 of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League, delivered combined feelings. Whereas the workforce excelled on the pitch, Yamal suffered a collision with an opponent. Regardless of ending the sport, issues arose concerning his situation.
Forward of Sunday’s La Liga fixture, Barcelona offered an replace on X (previously Twitter), ruling Yamal out for the sport. The membership said, “Yamal sustained a extreme proper ankle contusion in final Wednesday’s recreation in opposition to Crimson Star Belgrade. Over the previous few days, he has undergone therapy, however the discomfort has but to subside. His restoration will decide his availability“.
Coach Hansi Flick had already hinted at Yamal’s potential absence throughout his pre-match press convention: “Yamal has made an particular power coaching. He had a whole lot of matches the final weeks , so we took care about him, and we’ll see if he’s out there for tomorrow.”
The Actual Sociedad conflict will mark Yamal’s first absence of the season. To this point, the younger Spaniard has made 19 appearances throughout all competitions (16 for Barcelona and three for Spain), contributing six objectives and 9 assists. His participation in Spain’s upcoming worldwide break is now additionally in query.
Flick, on the verge of matching Xavi’s document
Barcelona’s unbeaten begin to the 2024-25 La Liga season got here to a halt with a loss to Osasuna on September 28. Nonetheless, the setback hasn’t derailed the workforce. Since that defeat, Flick’s aspect has received seven consecutive matches and is closing in on a notable milestone.
If Barcelona secures victory in opposition to Actual Sociedad, Flick will equal Xavi Hernandez’s 2022-23 streak of eight consecutive wins. With favorable fixtures forward, Flick has an opportunity to increase the document additional.
Barcelona’s historical past boasts a number of spectacular successful streaks. Ernesto Valverde achieved 9 straight wins in 2017, whereas Luis Enrique and Pep Guardiola each managed streaks of 11 in 2015 and 2008-09, respectively. The membership’s longest successful run, nevertheless, was set by Frank Rijkaard within the 2005-06 season, with a exceptional 16 consecutive victories.
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