"I have spoken with Lamine after lunch and he is fine. If we need him, he will be able to play,"
"I am happy with how he has worked with Pau Cubarsi. The change is more related to the introduction of Pedri alongside Frenkie de Jong in midfield, and we move Eric Garcia deeper,"
"Against Athletic we have to give our best version because they are a good team with many attacking options to surprise."
Lamine Yamal was left out of Barcelona's starting XI after missing group training due to physical issues. The manager opted for caution and kept the 18-year-old as a bench option while confirming he feels fine and can play if required. Gerard Martin was omitted to accommodate Pedri and Frenkie de Jong in midfield, with Eric García moved deeper and Pau Cubarsi working alongside Martin. The coach emphasized the need for a top performance against Athletic Club, noting their many attacking options and capacity to produce surprises.
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