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 risks associated with resting key players like Lamie before important matches?
**Interview with Sports Analyst on Hansi Flick’s Decision to Rest Lamie**
**Editor:** Today, we have a special Alex Reed, sports analyst Alex Taylor, to discuss the recent announcement by Germany’s national team coach, Hansi Flick, regarding the decision to rest defender Lamie. Alex, thank you for joining us.
**Alex Taylor:** It’s great to be here!
**Editor:** Hansi Flick has stated that he will rest Lamie for the upcoming matches. What do you think motivated this decision?
**Alex Taylor:** Resting key players like Lamie can be crucial, especially as we approach a busy schedule with international fixtures. Lamie has been performing at a high level, but managing player fatigue is essential to maintain overall squad performance. Flick likely wants to ensure Lamie is fit for more critical matches later on.
**Editor:** That’s a good point. How do you think this decision will impact the team’s performance in the short term?
**Alex Taylor:** In the short term, there might be some adjustment as new players step in to fill Lamie’s role. However, it could also provide an opportunity for other defenders to showcase their talent and gain valuable experience. If managed well, this could enhance team depth for the future.
**Editor:** Do you think the fans will be supportive of this choice?
**Alex Taylor:** Generally, fans understand the importance of player rotation, especially if it leads to better performance in key matches later. However, there may be some initial disappointment if they feel a weaker squad could impact immediate results. Ultimately, it’s a balancing act between the long-term strategy and short-term outcomes.
**Editor:** Thank you, Alex, for your insights on Hansi Flick’s decision. It will be interesting to see how this plays out in the upcoming games.
**Alex Taylor:** Thank you for having me! I’m looking forward to seeing how the team adapts.
**Editor:** That’s it for our discussion today! Be sure to tune in for more sports updates.