Hansi Flick Wants to Protect Lamine Yamal
With FC Barcelona’s long injury list, Hansi Flick asks just one thing from Lamine Yamal
At FC Barcelona, there is a clear concern: protecting Lamine Yamal. The Spanish winger has become a key player under Hansi Flick, and with the long list of injuries affecting the Catalan side, the German coach has asked him to avoid unnecessary risks during the most demanding part of the season.
The blaugranas have a lot at stake in the coming weeks. The race for LaLiga remains very tight, with little gap from Real Madrid and a Clásico still to be played. Additionally, in the Champions League, the team is already in the knockout stages. Losing another important player — especially Lamine Yamal — would be a heavy blow for the Catalan club.
Injury List and Load Management
The list of injured players is significant: Jules Koundé, Alejandro Baldé, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, and Andreas Christensen are all sidelined. These absences have considerably reduced Flick’s options for rotating the squad. On the bright side, Robert Lewandowski is close to returning, and his comeback could relieve the offensive burden that other players have had to carry.
The German coach has been clear about the situation and has not blamed the club’s medical staff. Flick has publicly taken responsibility for the team’s physical condition and plans to work closely with physiotherapists and doctors to improve load management. The goal is clear: avoid more injuries during such a decisive moment of the season.
The Importance of Lamine Yamal and the National Team
The message to the locker room — especially to Lamine Yamal — is to learn how to manage efforts to reach the end of the season in the best possible condition. Barcelona needs its entire squad available if it wants to compete for the double and perform at the highest level in the most demanding upcoming matches.
The club knows that Lamine is a game-changer. His talent, ability to create imbalance, and knack for deciding matches make him one of the team’s most important weapons when games get tough. That’s why keeping him in peak physical condition is an absolute priority.
This situation is also being closely monitored by the Spanish national team, which hopes to count on the young talent for the next World Cup. An injury at this moment could be a significant setback not only for Barcelona, but also for La Roja’s ambitions.
The message in the locker room is clear: take care, because with so many injuries, the team cannot afford to lose another key figure.
