Barcelona started this week to celebrate the 60th birthday of coach Hansi Flick on Monday, but without Lamine Yamal. The teenager was withdrawn before the end of the game against Las Palmas after helping the opening goal for Dani Olmo in a 2-0 win, but suffered the consequences of the defense attempts to stop him.
The 17-year-old reacted furiously after he got no mistake in the second half for a challenge from Alex Munoz, for disbelief that the referee had overlooked his complaints. Something he was still frustrated by after the last whistle, as is apparent from his Instagram story on Saturday evening.
The Spain International placed “It's not a mistake!” In addition to emojis of smiling faces and a hand that hits his face, along with a photo of his foot after the game. The end of his sock can be seen by the challenge.
On Monday, Lamine Yamal was then absent in the training when Barcelona prepared for Atletico Madrid at home in the Copa del Rey Semi-final first stage. He worked in the gym instead, but is now a doubt for the game. Sport explains that Lamine Yamal is desperate to compete against Atletico and plan to be on the field, regardless of the foot injury.
Nevertheless, the medical staff stopped him from training on Monday as a precautionary measure, and the club did not exclude him. How his foot will progress for the next 24 hours will determine whether he will play and how much.
In general, Flick did not select players who are not available for training the day before the game, but in view of the opportunity and interest Lamine Yamal commands, he can be tempted to take the teenager. Similarly, since it seems to be an impact bladder, instead of a muscle injury that will work to his advantage, because the risk of worsening is lower.
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