"According to Diario Sport, the teenager missed out because he's feeling unwell but the club expect him back on Friday and think he will be available to play against Sevilla on Sunday."
"Barcelona are currently in the midst of a tough run of fixtures, with several of the players having admitted that they are struggling with tiredness right now."
"Flick's side are due to face Sevilla on Sunday and then take on Newcastle in the second leg of the Champions League tie at Camp Nou."
"Flick has been reluctant to take Yamal out of the team this season and will have some big decisions to make this weekend, particularly with Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres all struggling for form currently."
Barcelona returned to training Thursday with Lamine Yamal absent due to illness, though the club anticipates his recovery by Friday. The teenager is expected to be available for Sunday's match against Sevilla. Barcelona faces a demanding fixture schedule, with players experiencing fatigue. Manager Hansi Flick plans to rotate the squad against Sevilla before facing Newcastle in the Champions League second leg at Camp Nou. Flick must balance squad rotation with form issues affecting key players including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, and Ferran Torres. Yamal could receive rest despite Flick's typical reluctance to bench him this season.
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