A head-turning statistic, highlighting the ongoing struggles of Barcelona in the absence of Lamine Yamal, has tonight come to the fore online.
This comes owing to developments in Barca’s La Liga showdown with Atlético Madrid.
Hansi Flick’s troops marked their return to action a short time ago, welcoming Atléti to Catalunya’s capital for a meeting between the Spanish top-flight’s top two.
When all was said and done on another disappointing evening’s work for the Blaugrana, they were condemned to the wrong side of a 2-1 result, owing to a last-gasp strike on the part of Alexander Sørloth.
This means that Flick’s men have now secured victory in just of their seven La Liga fixtures.
And such woes, as alluded to above, have given rise to a frankly alarming statistic, surrounding Barcelona’s dependence on 17-year-old Lamine Yamal.
Wide-man Lamine was forced to sit out once more on Saturday, owing to an ankle injury.
And as per statisticians StatMuse, this means that, on occasions when the Spanish international has not started in the league this season, Barca are winless.
On the other hand, they are undefeated in outings when Lamine does feature from the off.
Conor Laird – GSFN