"In a major development, SPORT's Carlos Monfort reports that Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is set to bench Lamine Yamal for the game against Athletic Club. The Barcelona winger has been carrying a physical complaint and did not take part in the pre-match training session yesterday. Reports earlier today suggested that the 18-year-old rising superstar was feeling well and was primed to be named in the starting XI for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final."
"However, manager Flick has decided not to take any risks and to prioritise the youngster's health, bearing in mind that the objective is to reach the final and approach it with as many players as possible in a rested condition. As such, Lamine will not start the match against Ernesto Valverde's men and will begin the game on the bench."
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal is carrying a physical complaint and missed the pre-match training session. Manager Hansi Flick has decided to start him on the bench for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Athletic Club to avoid taking risks. The decision prioritises the youngster's health and aims to ensure availability for the final while keeping as many players rested as possible. Lamine will not start and will begin the match from the bench. Additional defensive rotations are expected as part of a tactical plan. Flick seeks an intense but balanced team while managing physical demands at a crucial stage of the season.
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