Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Flick was optimistic about Yamal’s fitness, stating, “I think Lamine Yamal is ready for tomorrow. He’s been working very well, and I’m pleased with his progress. It was good for him to rest these past two weeks.”

The break has given the 16-year-old time to recover both physically and mentally. Flick also praised the rising star’s sharpness in training, suggesting that Yamal’s return is a significant boost for the team ahead of a challenging stretch of matches in both La Liga and the Champions League.

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Flick also provided updates on several other key players. Winger Raphinha has regained full fitness and is set to start on the bench, with the coaching staff carefully monitoring how many minutes he can safely play. Midfielder Pedri, on the other hand, continues to recover, but it remains unclear whether he will be ready in time for Barcelona’s upcoming clash against Chelsea.

“These past weeks have been crucial for players to recover and prepare,” Flick said. “It’s important to manage their minutes wisely to ensure everyone is physically and mentally ready as we move into a busy period.”

With Yamal back in contention and Raphinha regaining match fitness, Barcelona will look to maintain their momentum in La Liga, while navigating an intense fixture schedule that includes important Champions League encounters.

Source: Punch