Barca's Flick says Spain should take more care of players after Yamal's injury
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said the Spanish team should take better care of players after forward Lamine Yamal suffered a groin injury while on international duty.
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Barca’s Flick blasts Spain over Yamal injury issue
BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Hansi Flick lashed out at the Spanish national team on Saturday after Lamine Yamal was ruled out of his team’s La Liga clash against Valencia. The 18-year-old winger did not train with the Spanish champions because of a groin issue ahead of the game on Sunday, and is also a doubt to face Newcastle in the Champions League on Thursday. Yamal played twice for Spain in 2026 World Cup qualifying wins against Bulgaria and Turkiye last week. “He will not be available — for me it’s a pity. He went to the national team with pain, he did not train, he got painkillers for playing,” Flick told a news conference Saturday. “In every match they were three goals (or more) ahead, he played 79 and 73 minutes.
Barcelona boss Flick slams Spain's handling of Yamal injury - ESPN
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick accused Spain of «not taking care» of Lamine Yamal during the international break after the forward was ruled out of Sunday's LaLiga match against Valencia.
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