The 17-year-old missed both of Barcelona’s La Liga matches before and after the November international, as well as an absence in the Nations League with Spain. A persistent ankle injury is the reason for Lamine Yamal’s fitness issues and Barcelona have been significantly impacted by his absence from their squad.
A point gleaned from the two league games he missed highlights his importance to Hansi Flick, with Barcelona having won all 11 games he started before the injury and the three league games he missed ending with a draw or a defeat.
Yamal not yet recovered
According to the latest update from Mundo Deportivo, Lamine Yamal is not completely recovered from his problem, with the club choosing not to take any risks.
The new return date is now the home league match against Las Palmas on November 30, which would keep him within the initial 2-3 week recovery scale.
