Lamine Yamal Set to Miss Barcelona Matches Newcastle, Getafe, Real Oviedo

Lamine Yamal, the 18-year-old Barcelona winger and Ballon d’Or candidate, is set to miss Barcelona's next three matches, including their UEFA Champions League opener against Newcastle United, due to a pubic injury aggravated during his recent international duty with Spain. He has already missed the La Liga game against Valencia and has not returned to training, with Barcelona prioritizing his full recovery to avoid relapse. Head coach Hansi Flick expressed concern over Spain’s management of Yamal's fitness, revealing the player took painkillers to compete internationally despite discomfort. In Yamal's absence, Barcelona will rely on alternatives such as Raphinha, Roony Bardghji, Ferran Torres, Marcus Rashford, and others to fill the attacking roles. The realistic expectation is for Yamal to return with limited minutes in late September and be fully fit for the Champions League match against PSG on October 1. Barcelona remains cautious, focusing on physiotherapy and tailored treatments to ensure Yamal's safe return to the squad.