Hansi Flick has given a big shock update on Lamine Yamal ahead of the Newcastle v Barcelona match on Thursday night.
The Barcelona boss speaking at a press conference on Saturday.
Hansi Flick revealing that Lamine Yamal will definitely miss the La Liga game against Valencia AND is a massive doubt for the game at St James’ Park.
The Barcelona boss not happy at all with how Spain have handled the player.
Lamine Yamal hasn’t been able to train with Barcelona after his return from international duty, plus couldn’t train with Spain BUT they gave him painkillers so he could play both games.
Spain were 3-0 up against Bulgaria after 38 minutes but Yamal stayed on for 79 minutes. Whilst they were 3-0 up by half-time against Turkey and 6-0 up by the 62nd minute, yet Spain kept Lamine Yamal on until the 73rd minute.
Diario AS reporting on the Hansi Flick press conference today – 13 September 2025:
“Lamine Yamal will not be available [against Valencia on Sunday], he has discomfort in his pubis.
“He is also a doubt for Newcastle [on Thursday].
“He went to the national team with pain and did not train.
“They gave him painkillers to play.
“They had at least a three goal lead in each match and he played 73 and 79 minutes.
“Between matches, he couldn’t train.
“That’s not taking care of the player.
“I think the Spanish national team has a great team, the best players in the world, but they haven’t cared about their players.
“I’m very sad about this.”