Barcelona's rising talent Lamine Yamal has sparked concern after missing Monday's training session ahead of their Copa del Rey semifinal clash against Atletico Madrid. The 17-year-old winger suffered a foot injury during Barça's 2-0 win over Las Palmas over the weekend after a rough tackle.
Coach Hansi Flick remains optimistic, telling reporters: \"I think he'll be able to play. I'm positive, but we'll wait for the doctor.\" While Yamal skipped team drills, he was spotted working out in the gym, hinting at a possible comeback.
Flick didn’t hold back on criticizing reckless challenges: \"If players don’t get yellow cards for hard fouls, it’ll keep happening. We need to protect everyone—not just the stars.\" His comments highlight growing calls for better player safety in Spain’s high-stakes matches.
With the first leg set for Tuesday at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, all eyes are on Yamal’s fitness. Will the teen sensation recover in time to dazzle again? Stay tuned!
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Yamal misses Barca's training session before game with Atletico Madrid
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