FCBarcelona are preparing for a very busy eight days, with a trip to Betis in La Liga, a home match against PSG in the Champions League and the first Clasico of the season against Real Madrid. In this context, the management of young winger LamineYamal, aged 19, becomes a major issue for German coach HansiFlick, who must decide whether to continue to use him intensively or whether to give him more rest.
At the end of a press conference, Flick recognized the difficulty of managing Yamal's playing time. He stressed that the player is “a special player” and that one must “pay attention to his playing time”. The coach also recalled that Yamal is one of the team's offensive engines and that leaving him on the bench could constitute a sporting risk, especially before crucial matches. He added that the young talent still enjoys playing, which is an important factor to preserve in the team dynamic.
The season schedule is particularly demanding. After the match against Betis, the Blaugranas will face PSG in the Champions League, then Real Madrid for the Clasico. Flick insisted that La Liga remains the immediate priority and that he does not want to sacrifice a match to prepare for subsequent fixtures. He will therefore have to find a balance between competitiveness and physical freshness, while keeping in mind European and national deadlines.
For PSG, the situation of Yamal will be closely scrutinized. If Flick decides to reduce his playing time before the European clash, this could influence the conditions in which the young Spaniard will approach the match. However, no final decision has yet been made, and it remains uncertain whether Yamal will be matched against PSG. The next few days will be decisive in determining how the coach will combine the needs of the team with the protection of a promising player.