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Barcelona sensation a doubt for Sevilla clash due to hamstring overload
Lamine Yamal returned to Barcelona from the Spanish national team camp after suffering a knock during their recent game against Denmark this past weekend.
The 17-year-old was spotted limping after the game and tests revealed that he was dealing with a muscle overload, which led to him being released from the La Roja camp despite manager Luis de la Fuente’s desire to keep hold of him.
Yamal a doubt for Sevilla clash
Having returned to Barcelona, Yamal underwent fresh tests at the club’s facilities at Ciutat Esportiva earlier today.
And, according to journalist Javi Miguel of AS, tests have confirmed that the 17-year-old wonderkid is suffering from a left hamstring overload.
As such, his involvement in the weekend’s La Liga clash against Sevilla is under a cloud of doubt.
The report suggests that Yamal is dealing with a very minor strain in his hamstring but manager Hansi Flick is seriously considering the possibility of not calling him up to face Sevilla at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Sunday.
The German tactician sees it as a necessary precaution keeping in mind the La Masia graduate’s workload, especially with gigantic clashes against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid coming up after the Sevilla encounter.
There is a slight possibility that Yamal could be named in the squad and used from the bench against the Andalusians. But as things stand, it seems very clear that he will not be a part of the starting XI on Sunday night.
While Yamal’s involvement will be under doubt, Flick will welcome Fermin Lopez, who resumed group training today, along with Dani Olmo and Gavi, back to the squad for the Sevilla encounter.
