Lamine Yamal's continued call-up to the Spanish national team for the upcoming training camp has become one of the main topics of the weekend, especially as Barcelona prepare to face Celta Vigo .
“He is slowly getting back to form, but not 100%. There is still a little pain. We have to take care of Yamal , not only here but also in the national team . I think they are doing the same. That is all I can say ,” Hansi Flick said before leaving for Galicia.
Flick also confirmed that he had not contacted his colleague Luis de la Fuente , after the two had previously had quite tense statements. “No, I have not spoken ( with him) , ” he told the press.
De la Fuente, who witnessed Lamine Yamal 's impressive performance against Club Brugge in midweek, has a different view than Flick.
“I think Lamine is in perfect shape , ” De la Fuente declared when announcing the squad for “ La Roja ” ’s upcoming two matches against Georgia and Turkey in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
President Joan Laporta expressed his opinion: “I understand this is a recognition. Yamal is the best in his position . Being called up to the national team is normal. I just hope he is distributed reasonably . ”
He also hinted: " Spain is almost certain to qualify, but I don't want to interfere in the head coach's decision . "
When asked about Laporta's statement, Flick calmly said: "I just hope the same as when Lamine played here , that everyone will take care of him . "
Both the Federation and Barca have the same goal: to protect young players. However, Lamine's constant national team calls, heavy playing time and foot injuries remain hot topics .
Meanwhile, Lamine is focused on getting back into the game. “People talk a lot about my injuries, or that I'm bored. But I'm still the same , focusing on myself and trying to play at the highest level . That 's when I feel the best and happiest ,” Yamal said after the 3-3 draw with Club Brugge.
“ Yamal has changed his training style , he is much more disciplined. He trains very well, also in the gym. He continues to work every day. That is extremely important for his recovery , ” Flick praised.
Lamine Yamal has found himself, but Barcelona have not. “In Brugge, we did not see the fighting spirit that the team needs. I hope the Celta game will be different , ” Flick admitted.
Celta Vigo are in good form, with a 4-match unbeaten streak in La Liga 2025/26 – winning the last 2. Barca are waiting for Yamal to explode to overcome the Balaidos trap.
Force:
Celta Vigo: Hugo Alvarez, Rueda, Swedberg, Carlos Dominguez are injured.
Barca: Joan Garcia, Pedri, Gavi, Ter Stegen, Raphinha are injured; Kounde is uncertain to play.
Expected lineup:
Celta Vigo (3-4-3): Radu; Rodriguez, Starfelt, Marcos Alonso; Mingueza, Sotelo, Moriba, Carreira; Jutgla, Borja Iglesias, Duran.
Barca (4-3-3): Szczesny; Eric Garcia, Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Balde; De Jong, Casedo, Ferim Lopez; Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, Ferran Torres.
Match odds: Barca handicap 3/4
Goal ratio: 3 1/4
Prediction: Barca win 3-2 .
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nhan-dinh-bong-da-celta-vigo-vs-barca-vong-12-la-liga-2460984.html
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