"The 18-year-old winger, who is an undisputed starter in Hansi Flick's system, observes the religious fasting period strictly. While Yamal, who has recently shared a cryptic message on Instagram, managed his performance brilliantly last season, La Liga's scheduling has dealt him a particularly difficult hand this year. Barcelona's next four league fixtures against Levante, Villarreal, Athletic Club, and Sevilla are all scheduled for 4:15 PM kick-offs."
"With the sun setting in Spain between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM during February and March, the Spanish international will be playing these matches during the most restrictive phase of his fast. During the intense 90 minutes and the rigorous warm-ups, Yamal will be competing without a single drop of water or food in his system. Playing high-intensity football in the mid-afternoon drastically increases the risk of dehydration, fatigue, cramps, and potential muscle injuries for a player who relies heavily on explosive sprints and dribbling."
Ramadan has begun and 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal observes strict fasting while remaining an undisputed starter under Hansi Flick. Four upcoming La Liga matches against Levante, Villarreal, Athletic Club and Sevilla kick off at 4:15 PM, meaning Yamal will compete during the most restrictive phase of his fast as sunsets in Spain occur between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM in February and March. He will complete warm-ups and 90 minutes without food or water, increasing dehydration, fatigue, cramp and muscle injury risks given his reliance on explosive sprints and dribbling. Barcelona's medical and coaching staff have designed a tailored nighttime nutrition and hydration plan, including deep hydration before dawn, drawing on prior experience with Dembele, Kessie and Ansu Fati.
Read at Barca Universal
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