Lamine Yamal could also be pressured to spend extra time on the sidelines, based on a report, with membership officers stated to be pessimistic about his possibilities of returning for Saturday’s La Liga conflict with Celta Vigo.
Barcelona’s teenage wonderkid Yamal suffered a knock throughout his aspect’s Champions League victory over Crimson Star Belgrade in October and was subsequently pressured to overlook out on their journey to Actual Sociedad, sitting within the stands whereas his normally prolific aspect misplaced 1-0 on the Aneota.
He was initially anticipated to overlook only a few weeks of motion, staying behind whereas Spain confronted Denmark and Switzerland within the UEFA Nations League. Nevertheless, reviews from AS reveal that Yamal is unlikely return for Saturday’s league outing.
A supply near the membership advised the Spanish publication that, “it will likely be tough for him [Yamal] to reach on Saturday.”
Barca struggled to supply any attacking risk with out Yamal throughout their defeat to Sociedad. Skills equivalent to Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha had been unable to get something previous La Actual, whereas the crew failed to attain a single objective for the primary time in 30 video games.
Studies admit that Yamal remains to be nursing his ankle damage and the membership are cautious of worsening his weak foot.
The setback will come as an enormous blow to supervisor Hansi Flick, having not but gained a league sport with out Yamal. Each of Barca’s loses this season, to Sociedad and Osasuna, have come with out the Spanish teen within the crew.
Lewandowski, Eric Garcia and Hector Fort are all reportedly accessible for Saturday’s fixture.