Lamine Yamal Recovers, Set to Face Real Madrid in El Clásico
Lamine Yamal, the promising 18-year-old forward for Barcelona, has made a significant recovery from his injury. He is set to participate in the upcoming La Liga match against Girona, just a week before the much-anticipated El Clásico against Real Madrid.
Lamine Yamal’s Return
Barcelona’s head coach, Hansi Flick, confirmed the return of Yamal and midfielder Fermín López. Both players have been sidelined due to injuries but are now ready to rejoin the squad.
- Lamine Yamal suffered an inguinal injury.
- He missed four matches prior to his return.
- His injury worsened during a Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain on October 1.
Upcoming Matches
After facing Girona, Barcelona will host Olympiakos in the Champions League. They will then clash with Real Madrid on October 26 in La Liga.
Injury Update
Flick indicated that while Yamal and López are back, they may not be fit to play a full 90 minutes. The team is also hopeful for the return of Brazilian forward Raphinha, who is currently recovering from a thigh injury.
- Other notable absentees include:
- Robert Lewandowski
- Ferran Torres
- Dani Olmo
- Gavi Páez
- Joan García (goalkeeper)
Current Standings
As of now, Barcelona is in second place in La Liga, just two points behind their rivals, Real Madrid. The upcoming matches are crucial for Barcelona’s title aspirations this season.
