"Flick confirmed Yamal entered the international break already nursing an injury, and could not hide his dissatisfaction with Spain's management of the player. He will not be available tomorrow. He already left [for international duty] with pain," the Barca boss told reporters. "They gave him painkillers beforehand and even when they were winning, they made him play. "This is not taking care of the players. Maybe, they should take care of the youngsters. I am very sad about this."
"Yamal has enjoyed a fast start to the 2025-26 season, scoring two goals and providing two assists in three LaLiga matches, while also registering three assists on international duty with La Roja. The 18-year-old played over 140 minutes in Spain's World Cup qualifiers against Bulgaria and Turkey, which the European champions won 3-0 and 6-0 respectively. Flick also stated Yamal is a doubt for Barcelona's Champions League opener against Newcastle United in midweek, while Frenkie de Jong is also ruled out for their clash with Valencia."
Lamine Yamal began the 2025-26 season strongly, scoring two goals and providing two assists in three LaLiga games and adding three international assists. The 18-year-old logged over 140 minutes across World Cup qualifiers versus Bulgaria and Turkey, which Spain won 3-0 and 6-0. Yamal arrived at international duty already carrying pain and received painkillers before being used by Spain. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick expressed strong disappointment with Spain's handling, confirmed Yamal will miss the Valencia match, and said the player is doubtful for the upcoming Champions League game. Frenkie de Jong is also ruled out for Valencia.
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