Flick EXPLODES: Spain “didn’t take care” of Yamal; down in Barça and Champions

Hansi Flick Criticizes Lamine Yamal’s Handling by the Spanish National Team

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has expressed his concern over the treatment that the Spanish national team gave to Lamine Yamal during the recent international break. The young forward, who was carrying discomfort, will miss the LaLiga match against Valencia and is doubtful for the Champions League match against Newcastle United. Yamal, 18 years old, participated in the World Cup qualifying matches against Bulgaria and Turkey despite feeling pain in the groin area. Flick noted that the player did not train between matches and had to resort to painkillers to be able to play.

Lamine goes to the national team in pain, doesn’t train, has to take painkillers to play, and plays 79 and 73 minutes. This is not taking care of the players. Spain has the best team in the world in every position, they are incredibly good. I am really sad about this situation.

Hansi Flick

The German coach, who previously managed the German national team, also lamented the lack of communication with the Spanish coach, Luis de la Fuente. In addition to Yamal’s absence, Barcelona will also be without Frenkie de Jong, injured with the Netherlands national team. Gavi and Alejandro Balde are also out, but the team recovers Marc Bernal, who will be on the bench after overcoming an injury.

The match against Valencia will be played at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, with a capacity for 6,000 spectators, while the completion of the works at the Spotify Camp Nou is awaited. Flick is confident that this situation will not affect his team’s performance. The meeting will mark the return of Thiago Alcántara to Barcelona’s coaching staff. Flick expressed his satisfaction at having the experience of the former player, who will be able to pass on his knowledge to the youngsters.