Hansi Flick: “We have to take care of Lamine Yamal, also in the national team” | Soccer | Sports | EUROtoday

Lamine Yamal and his call-up to the nationwide group for the following break was as soon as once more one of many central subjects of Hansi Flick’s press convention previous to the match in opposition to Celta de Vigo. “He is recovering his level, but he is still not at 100%. He still has discomfort. We have to take care of him, not only here, but also in the national team, which I think they also do. That’s all I can say,” mentioned the Barça coach. Flick confirmed that he has not contacted Luis de la Fuente —“No, I’ve not spoken [con ellos]”, he said, referring to the national coaches, for whom Lamine’s performance last Wednesday in Bruges did not go unnoticed. “I believe he’s in good situation,” said the coach this Friday after presenting the call for La Roja’s upcoming matches against Georgia and Turkey starting next week.

Hours later, president Joan Laporta, after the open training at the Camp Nou, responded: “I perceive it as a recognition. He is the most effective in his place and it’s regular that they name him. I would really like him to take motion. I believe Spain is nearly labeled. But I don’t need to situation any choice of the coach.” Flick, for his part, was more discreet when asked about his president’s words: “I ask for a similar factor as when he performs right here: that they maintain him.” Both the Federation and the club share the common objective of protecting the striker. But in recent months, the call-up of the Barça number 10, the number of minutes played and his pubic discomfort have been regular topics in press conferences for both coaches.

Meanwhile, Lamine has focused on gaining rhythm on the pitch. “There has been quite a lot of discuss my pubalgia, or that I used to be too unhappy. But I used to be the identical as at all times: targeted on what I did and making an attempt to play at this stage, which is how I really feel greatest and have the most effective time,” said Barça’s number 10 after the draw against Bruges. “He has modified his self-discipline, he’s significantly better. He is coaching very nicely, additionally within the gymnasium. He follows day by day remedy. It is essential for his harm that he’s doing this,” concluded Flick this Saturday, who has already warned on several occasions that even so Lamine’s physical problem is not completely overcome.

Lamine was him again in Bruges, but not Barça. “In Bruges we did not see the preventing spirit we want. I hope we’ll see it tomorrow,” mentioned Flick, who in flip denied the gamers’ lack of dedication. The Barça striker will return to Las Rozas subsequent Monday, however first, on Sunday, he must undergo Balaídos in opposition to a Celta group that is able to go.