Barcelona don drop dem squad list for Thursday Champions League showdown against Newcastle United, but young star Lamine Yamal no dey available. The 18-year-old attacker dey sidelined with groin injury wey e aggravate during September international break.
Yamal don already miss La Liga clash with Valencia on Sunday, and Hansi Flick don confirm say the winger go still dey absent for the trip to St. James’ Park. Na heavy blow, as Yamal dey start season hot with 2 goals and 3 assists in 3 La Liga matches.
Barcelona Injury Concerns Continue
Blaugrana still dey without Marc-Andre ter Stegen (back), Alejandro Balde (hamstring) and Gavi (knee). But there be small good news — Frenkie de Jong don return to the squad after he recover from groin issue wey sideline am during Netherlands duty.
Marcus Rashford Set for England Return
Marcus Rashford, wey join Barca on loan this summer, dey in line to feature for the first time back on English soil. Youngster Roony Bardghji, wey start against Valencia, also dey included in the traveling squad.
Flick Blast Spain Over Yamal Injury
Hansi Flick no hide him vexation as he blame Spanish national team for no protect Yamal properly.
“He play 75-78 minutes with discomfort and no training between matches. That no be proper player management,” Flick talk. “Spain get one of the best squads in the world, but dem no look after their players. That one dey sad me.”
When dem ask whether he don speak with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente, Flick reply: “I only text before, never proper conversation. My Spanish no good, his English no good. Communication fit be better.”
Barcelona Squad vs. Newcastle
Goalkeepers: J Garcia, Szczesny, Kochen
Defenders: Araujo, Cubarsi, Christensen, Martin, Kounde, E Garcia, Jofre
Midfielders: Pedri, F Lopez, Casado, Olmo, De Jong, Bernal
Forwards: F Torres, Lewandowski, Raphinha, Rashford, Roony, A Fernandez
TPB Verdict
Barca squad still dey strong despite injuries, but Yamal absence fit affect their creativity and sharpness. Rashford fit grab spotlight if Flick give am start, while De Jong return dey boost midfield balance. Newcastle go surely fancy their chances at home.
