Lamine Yamal is extremely unlikely to characteristic in Barcelona’s upcoming conflict towards Brest on Tuesday, which varieties a part of the fifth spherical of the Champions League group stage.
The younger expertise, who has been a standout performer for the Catalan giants, missed Monday’s coaching session with the principle group, successfully ruling him out of competition for the match towards the French aspect, stories MARCA.
Yamal is at present recovering from a grade 1 damage to the syndesmosis of his proper ankle. Barcelona initially introduced on the eleventh of this month that the restoration interval for such an damage would span roughly two to 3 weeks.
Not solely nice
With 15 days having handed for the reason that damage, it appears the teenager isn’t but absolutely match to return to motion.
Lamine Yamal didn’t prepare with the crew. (Photograph by Pedro Salado/Getty Pictures)
This can be a vital blow for the crew, as Yamal has been a vital a part of Hansi Flick’s setup, commanding the fitting wing with maturity past his years.
His absence has left a noticeable hole within the squad, each tactically and when it comes to creativity on the pitch.
Regardless of Yamal’s unavailability, there’s optimistic information for Barcelona in different areas. Each Eric Garcia and Ferran Torres joined group coaching classes, hinting that they could possibly be included within the squad for Tuesday’s match in the event that they obtain the mandatory medical clearance.
Alejandro Balde, one other essential determine within the crew, has additionally resumed regular coaching, providing some reduction to the teaching employees.
Yamal’s absence continues to underline the challenges Barcelona face in sustaining consistency throughout a demanding season.
The crew might want to adapt as soon as extra, counting on different gamers to step up within the absence of the younger prodigy. Whereas his restoration progresses, followers will hope to see him return stronger and able to contribute within the essential phases of the competitors.