Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Barcelona Coach Flick Criticizes Spain Over Yamal Injury
Hansi Flick, the Barcelona coach, is unhappy with the Spanish national team.
He says they didn't take good care of young player Lamine Yamal, who played with a groin injury.
Because of the injury, Yamal will miss Barcelona's upcoming game.
Flick also mentioned issues with communication, possibly because of language differences.
PSG coach Luis Enrique also expressed concerns over injuries during international duty.
Barcelona's manager Hansi Flick criticized Spain for their handling of Lamine Yamal's injury.
Yamal suffered a groin injury while playing for Spain on international duty.
Yamal will miss Barcelona's La Liga game against Valencia.
Flick said Yamal played with pain and didn't train between matches.
Flick mentioned potential communication problems with the Spanish coach.
- Who
- Hansi Flick
- What
- Criticized Spain's handling of Lamine Yamal's injury during international duty.
- When
- Reported on Saturday
- Where
- Barcelona
- Why
- Yamal played while injured for Spain, will miss a Barcelona match, and communication was lacking.
Hansi Flick
Spanish National Team (Implied)
Player Care
Hansi Flick
Yamal's injury was not properly managed by Spain.
Spanish National Team (Implied)
Implied - The Spanish team's view is not provided, but they may disagree with Flick's assessment.
Communication
Hansi Flick
Communication between Flick and the Spanish coach could have been better.
Spanish National Team (Implied)
Implied - The Spanish team's view is not provided, but they may disagree with Flick's assessment.
- Player Injured
- Lamine Yamal
- Team
- Barcelona
- Coach (Barcelona)
- Hansi Flick
- Opponent
- Valencia
- Injury Location
- Groin
- Missed Match
- La Liga vs Valencia
Sources
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick blasts Spain over Lamine Yamal’s injury
Injury Concerns Mount For FC Barcelona With Lamine Yamal Ruled Out Of Next La Liga Fixture Against Valencia
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