SAD News for Barcelona Fans as Star Player has been injured During training today and wont face Newcastle United in the Champions League

Lamine Yamal, the 18-year-old sensation, is facing a spell on the sidelines due to an injury sustained while on international duty with Spain. Before joining the national team, Yamal had a minor injury in the sacroiliac region, but he was still trusted to play in the World Cup qualifying matches. To manage his pain, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) gave him an injection of Voltaren into his spine, allowing him to play despite the discomfort.

This decision has sparked a feud between Barcelona and the Spanish national team, with the club’s head coach, Hansi Flick, expressing his outrage over the treatment of the young player. Flick revealed that Yamal was in pain and didn’t train with the national team, yet he was given painkillers to play. The coach emphasized that this is not taking care of the player, highlighting the excessive workloads players face nowadays, especially during international breaks.

Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has backed Flick’s comments, stressing the need for better communication and protocols between clubs and national teams to prevent such situations. Deco also pointed out that players often return from international duty with injuries, underscoring the importance of being more careful with talented players like Yamal, who is crucial for both Barcelona and Spain.

As a result of the injury, Yamal missed Barcelona’s recent 6-0 win over Valencia and is expected to miss the Champions League opener against Newcastle United. Despite his absence, Barcelona showed their strength in depth with six different scorers in the Valencia match. Flick is hopeful that other players, such as Marcus Rashford, will step up in Yamal’s absence. Frenkie de Jong, who recovered from a minor injury, is expected to play a key role in midfield against Newcastle.¹ ² ³