He Barcelona maintains uncertainty about the presence of Lamine Yamal in the LaLiga match against Valencia. The forward suffered a blow during the last training sessions and this Saturday he worked separately from the rest of his teammates.
Hansi Flick, however, was optimistic about the fitness of his young star. The coach explained that the blow caused him pain and that the coaching staff decided that it was best for him to have an individual session.
After training, Lamine assured that he was fine, a situation that reassured the German coach. Flick hopes that he can travel to Valencia and does not rule out that he may even start the match on matchday four.
Flick remains cautious about Lamine Yamal
Despite the good feelings, Flick made it clear that the final decision will be made on Sunday. The coach will speak with the player before determining whether to include him in the starting eleven or considers it more convenient to rest him.
The precaution also responds to the high load of minutes that Lamine has accumulated at the beginning of the season. Unlike other players who participated in the World Cup, the attacker has played practically all three LaLiga games.
Flick believes that the young forward is recovering his best level after a somewhat irregular start to the season. The coach especially highlighted his performance in the last match, when Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2.
In that match, Lamine was one of the great figures of the Barça team by scoring two goals. His performance once again convinced Flick, who believes that the attacker is prepared to manage the 90 minutes of a game.
Gabriel Jesus could debut with Barcelona
The match against Valencia could also serve for Gabriel Jesus to play his first minutes as a Barcelona player. The Brazilian forward, the Barça team’s latest signing, has left a good feeling during his first training sessions.
Flick acknowledged that the attacker is still not 100% fit, but he considers that he is prepared to participate. The coach especially considers the possibility of using him during the second half.
The decision will depend on the development of the match and the needs of the team. Gabriel Jesus could thus become a new offensive alternative for Flick in a Barcelona that faces the Mestalla duel with the intention of maintaining its good start to the League.
Meanwhile, all eyes will be on Lamine Yamal. Barcelona hopes that the blow does not go beyond a scare and that its young star can be available to face one of the first great challenges of the season.
