Barcelona coach Hansi Flick lashed out on the Spanish nationwide group on Saturday after Lamine Yamal was dominated out of his group’s La Liga conflict towards Valencia.
The 18-year-old winger didn’t prepare with the Spanish champions due to a groin situation forward of the sport on Sunday, and can be a doubt to face Newcastle within the Champions League on Thursday.
Yamal performed twice for Spain in 2026 World Cup qualifying wins towards Bulgaria and Turkey final week.
“He is not going to be obtainable — for me it’s a pity. He went to the nationwide group with ache, he didn’t prepare, he obtained painkillers for enjoying,” Flick informed a information convention Saturday.
“In each match they have been three objectives (or extra) forward, he performed 79 and 73 minutes. Between the matches he didn’t prepare. This isn’t taking care about gamers.
“Spain have greatest group on the planet greatest gamers on the planet. In each place they’re unbelievably good. Possibly additionally after we wish to deal with gamers, younger gamers, it’s like that, doing this… I’m actually unhappy about this.”
Flick stated he had spoken briefly to Spain coach Luis de la Fuente through textual content message however their communication may very well be improved.
“Possibly it’s all about my Spanish not (being) good, his English not good. Communication… there may very well be higher,” continued former Germany coach Flick.
“I used to be additionally on this facet, (teaching a) nationwide group, and I understand how arduous this job might be, however the communication with the golf equipment was at all times good.”
Flick confirmed Frenkie de Jong would additionally miss the Valencia sport however midfielder Marc Bernal is match to return to the squad for the primary time since struggling a long-term knee damage 9 months in the past.
Barcelona will play the sport at their 6,000 capability Johan Cruyff coaching floor as a result of the Spotify Camp Nou just isn’t but able to be reopened.
“I spoke with the gamers, the captains, and so they stated it is not going to have an effect on us,” stated Flick.
“After we play on the new Camp Nou, 105,000 (capability), perhaps it’s just a little bit totally different to taking part in on the Johan.
“As I stated earlier than it’s not an excuse, I cannot use it, Valencia additionally has to play on this stadium.”
