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In response to a current report from SPORT, Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick has obtained encouraging updates concerning key gamers.
Amongst these, younger expertise Lamine Yamal has begun group coaching with the crew as he works his manner again to full health.
In reality, it’s stated that the 17-year-old ahead, who suffered a grade 1 sprain to the anterior intertibio-peroneal ligament in his proper ankle in the course of the match in opposition to Leganes, is nearing the ultimate levels of restoration.
The medical crew is optimistic about his availability for the Spanish Tremendous Cup in Saudi Arabia the place they’ll face Athletic Membership.
The whole lot is on monitor
Whereas Yamal is not going to function in Barcelona’s Copa del Rey conflict in opposition to Barbastro this Saturday, Flick hopes to have him prepared for the Tremendous Cup semi-final in opposition to Athletic Membership on 8 January.
Lamine Yamal educated with the crew. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Pictures)
By that date, over three weeks can have handed for the reason that damage, making his return real looking with out taking pointless dangers.
Nonetheless, it stays to be seen what position Yamal will play within the semi-final. Flick may deploy him as a starter if his health permits, or he would possibly use {the teenager} as an alternative relying on how he performs within the upcoming coaching classes.
Christensen is match too
Along with Yamal’s progress, there may be additionally constructive information concerning Andreas Christensen. The Danish defender took half in coaching earlier right this moment and may very well be absolutely cleared to play within the coming days.
Christensen has been steadily constructing his match health, coaching alongside his teammates for a number of classes now.
Flick will assess whether or not the centre-back can function within the Tremendous Cup, although Barcelona presently have a number of defensive choices out there, together with Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Ronald Araujo, and Eric Garcia.
These developments present a well timed enhance for Flick as he prepares Barcelona for a difficult run of fixtures.
