Barcelona will host Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Tuesday night. However, fans are anxious as young winger Lamine Yamal missed Barca's training session on Monday. 🕵️♂️
Yamal, only 17, left Barca's 2-0 victory over Las Palmas on Saturday with a bleeding foot injury after a harsh tackle. Despite the setback, he's already added his 11th assist of the 2024-25 season! 🙌
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick remains optimistic about Yamal's availability for the big game. \"We'll have to wait and see, I think he'll be able to play. I'm positive, but we'll have to see what the doctor says,\" Flick commented.
Flick also voiced his frustration over the foul against Yamal, emphasizing the need for player protection across the board. \"We can't say that Lamine or certain players should be specially protected, it should be for everyone. If they don't get yellow cards, hard fouls will be repeated,\" he added. 🛡️
While Yamal missed the training session, he was spotted working out in the gym, showing his dedication to the team. Stay tuned to see if he makes the squad for Tuesday's showdown! 🔥
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Yamal misses Barca's training session before game with Atletico Madrid
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