Lamine Yamal, the next big thing at Barcelona, missed training today due to a very sore foot after a bad stomp in the match against Las Palmas this weekend. This is a worrying development for Barça ahead of the all-important first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Atletico Madrid tomorrow.
The club’s medical staff will evaluate his state so that the possibility of participating in tomorrow’s game will be addressed. Xavi will hope that his creativity and attacking edge will give them the edge in the tie.
With Ousmane Dembélé and Joāo Félix gone and Raphinha still recovering, more attack injuries will leave Barça reeling. Fans pray for the speedy recovery of Yamal, who has completely turned the season for them with his brilliance and pace.
The spotlight is now on the final squad list, where the status of 16-year-old Yamal will be verified. Be sure to catch the next update.