Lamine Yamal Nearing Return from Injury, Says Hansi Flick

Lamine Yamal to Miss Brest Game, But Hansi Flick Hopes for Saturday Return

“He will miss the game against Brest as we will be careful but we hope to have Lamine back on Saturday...”

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick says Lamine Yamal is nearing a return from injury, but will miss the game against Brest as a precautionary measure.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has provided an update on the fitness of Lamine Yamal, who has been sidelined with an injury. According to Flick, Yamal is making good progress and is nearing a return to action.

“Lamine Yamal feels much better, today he did very good,” Flick said, expressing his optimism about Yamal's recovery. However, Flick also emphasized the need to be cautious and not rush Yamal back into action too quickly.

“He will miss the game against Brest as we will be careful but we hope to have Lamine back on Saturday... maybe on the bench,” Flick said, outlining the plan for Yamal's return. Flick's comments suggest that Yamal is likely to be eased back into action, with a possible return to the bench on Saturday.

Flick also emphasized that there is no rush to get Yamal back on the pitch, saying “In any case, we've no rush.” This approach is likely to be welcomed by fans, who will be eager to see Yamal return to action at full strength.

Celta Vigo on Saturday fixture scored two late goals to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw, cutting the Catalan giants' lead to just four points.