Khaberni - Spanish media reports reveal tension between young star Lamine Yamal and Barcelona coach Hansi Flick, following the controversy that accompanied the player's recent injury, which has clearly affected his performance and level during the past period.
According to the Spanish program "El Larguero," the relationship between the two parties is going through a sensitive phase after Yamal felt that the technical staff did not handle his physical condition optimally, which has negatively impacted his development at the start of the season.
The crisis dates back to the first weeks of the current season when Lamine Yamal suffered a minor muscle injury while playing for Barcelona. However, the technical team, led by Flick, decided to play him quickly in some important matches despite his not being fully ready, a decision that exacerbated the injury and prompted dissatisfaction from the player and his surrounding team.
For his part, Hansi Flick believes that the young player needed to participate gradually to maintain his physical and mental rhythm, especially since Barcelona faces continuous pressure from matches in the Spanish League and the Champions League. However, this step did not achieve the desired results, as Yamal has not been able to regain his known level since the start of the season.
Lamine Yamal, aged 17, is considered one of the top rising talents in Europe, and he shone remarkably last season under the guidance of Xavi Hernandez, playing an influential role on the right flank thanks to his skills, speed, and ability to make a difference in individual encounters. However, this season has seen a relative decline in his level, as a result of the overlap of physical and psychological factors following the recent controversy surrounding his injury and how it was handled.
Despite talks of a cooling relationship between the parties, sources close to the club confirm that the situation is repairable, especially as Barcelona's management strives to contain the situation and ensure the return of harmony between Flick and Yamal, given the player's significant technical and investment value in the club's future project.
It is expected that the medical and technical staff will work in the coming period on putting together a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for the player to ensure his gradual return to his best form, in light of Flick's desire to regain the outstanding version of Yamal that dazzled the "Blaugrana" fans last season.
