At simply 17 years outdated, Lamine Yamal has been pivotal for each FC Barcelona and the Spanish nationwide crew all through 2024. Nonetheless, coach Hansi Flick might be with out his younger star for the upcoming conflict towards Actual Sociedad, as Barcelona confirmed Yamal sustained a proper ankle harm.
Barcelona’s final match, a dominant 5-2 victory over Purple Star Belgrade in Matchday 4 of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League, delivered combined feelings. Whereas the crew excelled on the pitch, Yamal suffered a collision with an opponent. Regardless of ending the sport, issues arose relating to his situation.
Forward of Sunday’s La Liga fixture, Barcelona supplied an replace on X (previously Twitter), ruling Yamal out for the sport. The membership acknowledged, “Yamal sustained a extreme proper ankle contusion in final Wednesday’s recreation towards Purple Star Belgrade. Over the previous few days, he has undergone remedy, however the discomfort has but to subside. His restoration will decide his availability“.
Coach Hansi Flick had already hinted at Yamal’s attainable absence throughout his pre-match press convention: “Yamal has made an particular power coaching. He had quite a lot of matches the final weeks , so we took care about him, and we’ll see if he’s out there for tomorrow.”
The Actual Sociedad conflict will mark Yamal’s first absence of the season. Thus far, the younger Spaniard has made 19 appearances throughout all competitions (16 for Barcelona and three for Spain), contributing six targets and 9 assists. His participation in Spain’s upcoming worldwide break is now additionally in query.
Flick, on the verge of matching Xavi’s report
Barcelona’s unbeaten begin to the 2024-25 La Liga season got here to a halt with a loss to Osasuna on September 28. Nonetheless, the setback hasn’t derailed the crew. Since that defeat, Flick’s aspect has received seven consecutive matches and is closing in on a notable milestone.
If Barcelona secures victory towards Actual Sociedad, Flick will equal Xavi Hernandez’s 2022-23 streak of eight consecutive wins. With favorable fixtures forward, Flick has an opportunity to increase the report additional.
Barcelona’s historical past boasts a number of spectacular profitable streaks. Ernesto Valverde achieved 9 straight wins in 2017, whereas Luis Enrique and Pep Guardiola each managed streaks of 11 in 2015 and 2008-09, respectively. The membership’s longest profitable run, nonetheless, was set by Frank Rijkaard within the 2005-06 season, with a outstanding 16 consecutive victories.
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