Revealed: Barcelona's plan to make sure Lamine Yamal is fit for Clasico clash against Real Madrid amid injury concerns
Barcelona have created a detailed recovery plan to ensure Lamine Yamal is fully fit for the upcoming Clasico against Real Madrid. The 18-year-old winger has been battling a groin injury but continues to train individually under strict supervision. The club aim to gradually reintroduce him to the team by limiting his playing time in the build up to the showdown against Madrid.
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According to , Yamal is working relentlessly at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper as Barcelona aim to get him back to full fitness in time for the Clasico against Madrid on October 26. The teenager suffered an injury relapse during the Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain, but early signs of recovery have been very positive. The clubâs medical team have created a progressive training plan that focuses on gradual workload increases and specific strengthening exercises.Â
Yamal is training five consecutive days this week, and if everything goes according to plan, the winger will feature against Girona later this month for 30â45 minutes, followed by a potential start against Olympiacos in the Champions League all with one goal in mind: to be fully ready for the Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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Flickâs trust and Yamalâs determination drive Barcelonaâs push
Hansi Flick has made it clear that the youngsterâs availability for the Clasico is non-negotiable, as the Catalan giants prepare for a fixture that could have a major impact on their La Liga title chase. Despite his youth, Yamalâs maturity has impressed the coaching staff. He has fully committed to the clubâs plan, resisting the temptation to rush his recovery. Both the player and medical department remain optimistic that heâll be 100% fit by the time they face Los Blancos.
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Spain and Barcelona clash over injury management
The winger's situation has also sparked tension between Barcelona and Spainâs national team. La Roja coach Luis de la Fuente responded to Flickâs earlier criticism about how the national team managed Yamalâs fitness, saying he was âsurprisedâ by the lack of empathy from a former coach. While De la Fuente defended Spainâs approach, Barca remain cautious about the wingerâs workload, especially given his importance to both club and country.
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Barca hope for key returns before Girona clash
Barcelona are not only focused on Yamalâs recovery the club are also expecting positive updates on Fermin Lopez and Raphinha. Both players are close to returning from muscle injuries and could be included in the squad against Girona to regain match rhythm. After disappointing results against PSG and Sevilla, Flick hopes the return of key attacking options will help the team rediscover form ahead of a crucial run of fixtures. The upcoming games could define their momentum heading into one of the most anticipated Clasicos in recent memory.
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