Lamine Yamal aims to return for Barca in Athletic Club clash

Barcelona held their traditional open-door training session on Sunday as Hansi Flick prepares to take on Barbastro in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey on January 4.

Unfortunately for the 'Azulgrana', Lamine Yamal will not be able to feature in the game as he continues to recover from an ankle injury suffered two weeks ago in Barcelona's home defeat to Leganes.

Despite not partaking in the Christmas training session this morning - alongside injured duo Hector Fort and Ferran Torres - the 17-year-old was present much to the delight of the 5280 spectators at the Johan Cruyff Stadium. 

As Barcelona anxiously wait for Lamine Yamal's return, reports inform that the aim is to have him back for the Super Cup clash against Athletic Club on January 8. Long-term absentees Marc Andre ter Stegen and Marc Bernal also sat out Sunday's training with injuries.

 

December 29, 2024