Barcelona Faces Celta Without Yamal and Christensen

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is preparing his team to face Celta Vigo in La Liga without their influential teenage forward Lamine Yamal, who remains sidelined due to an ankle injury. Yamal has been pivotal for Barcelona this season, contributing 14 goals and assists in 16 appearances, and his absence was notable in their recent loss to Real Sociedad. Flick insists that while Yamal is important, the team can adapt and has several options for replacement, including Raphinha, Dani Olmo, and others. Barcelona aims to capitalize on Real Madrid's absence this weekend by extending their lead in the standings. Meanwhile, the team also deals with other injuries, including Andreas Christensen, who has undergone Achilles surgery, delaying his return to early 2025. Despite these challenges, Flick is confident in the depth and quality of his squad to maintain their strong performance in both La Liga and the Champions League.