Lamine Yamal will not play against Newcastle United
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BARCELONA will be without Lamine Yamal for tomorrow night's Champions League opener at [Newcastle United](http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle).
The Spanish teenager will not be involved in the game at St James' Park because of an injury, but Barcelona have welcomed Frenkie de Jong back into their squad after he completed his recovery from an injury issue of his own.
Head coach Hansi Flick’s travelling party was announced this morning, just before he and his players boarded their plane to England to take on Eddie Howe’s team.
In-form Spain winger Yamal was not among those selected as he continues his recovery from a groin issue which forced him to miss Sunday’s 6-0 LaLiga win over Valencia.
The 18-year-old will remain in Catalunya to work on his fitness ahead of this weekend’s league clash with Getafe.
Netherlands midfielder De Jong also returned from international duty with a groin problem but has been passed fit for the match on Tyneside.
Left-back Alejandro Balde and midfielder Gavi have not made the trip due to respective hamstring and knee injuries.