"Lamine Yamal was a noticeable absentee once again in Barcelona training on Tuesday as Hansi Flick's side continued preparations for their Spanish Super Cup clash against Athletic Club in Saudi Arabia. The teenager was not with his team-mates and did specific work in the gym but is expected to be available for Wednesday's semi-final against Ernesto Valverde's side, according to multiple reports. Yamal also missed training ahead of the La Liga clash against Espanyol but featured in the game and played all 90 minutes as Barcelona started off 2026 with a win."
"There's been no official word from the club on Yamal's condition, but Mundo Deportivo say that he's been suffering from a stomach virus in recent days which is why he trained away from his team-mates. Hansi Flick doesn't have any other fitness concerns ahead of Wednesday's match, although he has said that Ronald Araujo is not in his plans for the game as things stand."
"The Barcelona boss is also hoping to see an improved performance from his team. He told reporters at his pre-match press conference: "I hope we can do better than we did against Villarreal and Espanyol. I hope to see that in my team. "It's two games to win a title. It's the fastest way, and that's my mentality. It's what the club and the fans want. We're here, and we want to succeed.""
Lamine Yamal was absent from Barcelona training and completed specific gym work away from team-mates while the squad prepared for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia. He is expected to be available for Wednesday's semi-final against Athletic Club after previously missing training ahead of the Espanyol match but playing the full 90 minutes in that game. Mundo Deportivo report that Yamal has been suffering from a stomach virus in recent days, which prompted separate training and no official club confirmation has been given. Hansi Flick has no other fitness concerns and said Ronald Araujo is not currently in his plans, urging an improved team performance as Barcelona pursue the title.
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