Lamine Yamal, the controversy continues

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By: Manu Tournoux

Even outside the field, Lamine Yamal continues to be talked about. Like the conflict between Paris Saint-Germain and the French Football Federation about the management of the Ousmane Dembélé case, FC Barcelona and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) sow the doubt as to the gravity of the injury of the young Spanish prodigy.

Everything starts from the last international truce. The Spanish winger would have arrived in the ranks of his physically reduced selection. Alerts concerning his state of health would then have been launched by the Catalan club … In vain since the player participated in the two “Roja” games. On his return, FC Barcelona announces its package for the meeting against Valence last Saturday. “Lamine Yamal suffers from discomfort in the pubis level and is not currently able to train or play”can we read during a post published on X.

If her absence did not prevent Barça from imposing his law against Valencia (6-0 victory), thanks in particular to the doubles of Fermin Lopez, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, she did not fail to make Hansi Flick react at the pre-match press conference. Coach Blaugrana notably accuses Spain of having him
“Given anti-inflammatory drugs”as well as having it “Play even when they were winning”.

Poker liar?

Problem: the RFEF denies any injury from Lamine Yamal. According to information from Mundo Deportivothe 18 -year -old would have neither left nor left with any significant physical decrease. Furthermore, Barcelona would not have alerted the Federation about a probable injury of his talent. A more than delicate situation which a little more fuels the debate around relations between clubs and national selections.

Simple rumors or real conflict, the final response will be given to the announcement of the Catalan group on the sidelines of its meeting against Newcastle scheduled for Thursday in the Champions League. But one thing is certain, the probable loss of Lamine Yamal should cause damage within the Barcelona ranks.