Khaberni - Lamine Yamal, Barcelona's young star, will adhere to fasting during the critical period of the season by following a special plan.
The arrival of Ramadan once again coincides with a difficult period for Lamine Yamal, as the Barcelona winger will balance daytime fasting with the intensity of official competitions, a challenge that the club's medical and sports staff are addressing through a fully customized strategy.
This year, Ramadan extends from February 18th until March, requiring abstention from food and drink during daylight hours, in addition to performing daily prayers and meditation.
Sporting-wise, this period requires physical and psychological adjustments. Nonetheless, this is not new for Barcelona's young star.
At Barcelona, managing Ramadan is not unfamiliar, as in recent seasons the technical staff have set up specialized training programs for Muslim players like Ousmane Dembele, Franck Kessie, and Ansu Fati, where nutrition, recovery, and hydration protocols have been adjusted to minimize the impacts of fasting.
For Lamine Yamal, the program is based on two main pillars, night-time nutrition and strategic hydration, where he follows a balanced, nutrient-rich diet after sunset, avoiding heavy meals that might hinder sleep or recovery, and ensuring optimal energy levels before training and matches.
Hydration plays a similarly vital role during the fasting hours, and the program includes intensive fluid replacement, including electrolyte solutions designed to maintain balance and reduce thirst throughout the fasting period.
Recently, Yamal explained how he organizes his day during Ramadan, waking up around 4 a.m. to have the pre-dawn meal, Suhoor, which provides him with the necessary energy for the fasting hours, and after resting, joining the team's training as usual.
Lamine also relies on electrolyte supplements to maintain his body's hydration, which is essential when exercising during fasting hours.
Next Sunday, Barcelona hosts Levante in La Liga, and it will be the team's first official match since the beginning of Ramadan.
It is worth noting that last season, Lamine Yamal successfully maintained a high level of competitiveness during Ramadan, thanks to meticulous planning, medical monitoring, and personal discipline.
