Barcelona COACH Hansi Flick stated that he did not want to take the risk of playing Lamine Yamal for the La Liga match against Celta Vigo at the Balaidos Stadium, Sunday (24/11) early morning WIB.
Yamal has an ankle injury and already missed the match against Real Socieded before the November international break.
Flick chose to give Yamal the opportunity to focus on recovering from his injury and is confident that the 17 year old player will recover soon enough to return to defend El Barca.
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“He will return as soon as he feels 100% good and fit,” said the former Bayern Munich coach, quoted from Fabrizio Romano’s account, Friday (22/11).
This season, Yamal formed a deadly trio with Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, which led Barcelona to win 14 of 17 matches.
From the 16 matches he played, Yamal collected six goals and eight assists.
His brilliant performance brought the Blaugrana to the lead in the La Liga standings with a six-point advantage over Real Madrid and in sixth place in the Champions League with nine points from four matches. (Ant/Z-1)
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**What are the potential long-term benefits of resting young players like Lamie Yamal according to Hansi Flick?**
**Interview with Hansi Flick on Resting Lamie Yamal**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Coach Hansi Flick. There’s been a lot of discussion about your decision to rest young star Lamie Yamal. Can you share your perspective on this?
**Hansi Flick:** Absolutely, and thank you for having me. Lamie is an exceptional talent, but as with all young players, we need to be mindful of their development and well-being.
**Interviewer:** What led you to the decision to rest him now, especially during such a crucial phase of the season?
**Hansi Flick:** It’s all about balance. Lamie has been working incredibly hard and has shown a lot of promise on the pitch. However, young players can be prone to fatigue, both physically and mentally. I want to ensure he has the longevity in his career that he deserves.
**Interviewer:** How do you think resting players like Lamie impacts the team’s dynamics?
**Hansi Flick:** Resting key players is a strategy. It allows us to maintain freshness in the squad and gives other players a chance to step up. This depth is vital if we are to achieve our goals as a team.
**Interviewer:** Do you have specific plans for Lamie’s training and recovery during this rest period?
**Hansi Flick:** Yes, definitely. We have tailored a specific training program that focuses on his recovery and skill development. He will be back stronger and even more prepared to contribute when he’s back on the field.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, what message do you have for fans who are eager to see more of Lamie Yamal play?
**Hansi Flick:** Patience is key. Lamie is a bright prospect for the future, and we will make sure he develops at a sustainable pace. The fans will see plenty of him, but we want to ensure he remains the exceptional player we all know he can be in the long run.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Coach Flick, for sharing your insights.
**Hansi Flick:** Thank you for having me. Always a pleasure to discuss our young talents.