FC Barcelona couldn't be more furious after the first international break of the season. Lamine Yamal has returned injured and many voices within the culer organization are even talking about "negligence" on the part of coach Luis de la Fuente. The first to speak out publicly was Hansi Flick, who didn't hesitate to show his anger toward Spain's national team.
"They gave him painkillers and he played 73 and 79 minutes (against Bulgaria and Türkiye). Between the matches, he didn't train. That's not taking care of the players. Spain has the best players and the best national team, but they haven't taken care of the players and that's what I can say. I'm very disappointed," Flick stated.
Total anger
The truth is that the anger within Barça over the current situation with Lamine Yamal is absolute. The "10" won't be available for the league match against Valencia and is a serious doubt for the Champions League debut against Newcastle.
He has returned from his time with Spain with groin discomfort and, after medical examinations in Barcelona, the diagnosis is clear.
"He's come back a wreck from the national team," warn those in Barcelona's locker room. This is the information shared by journalist Javi Miguel, who also revealed Barça's anger.
There won't be a response
In this regard, from Spain's national team side, "Madrid-Barcelona" has learned that there won't be any kind of response. Luis de la Fuente is aware of Hansi Flick's words about him, but he will remain in the background. He has no intention of replying.
What the Federation does point out is that Lamine Yamal "arrived and left without any kind of discomfort". Something that, in reality, doesn't match what has been seen during the break. In fact, De la Fuente himself revealed before the match against Türkiye that Lamine Yamal had some minor back discomfort.
In any case, what is clear is that there's only one victim here: Barça. It sent its star to the break without any discomfort and he has returned injured, having played almost two full matches when the decisions were made in the first half.
Now, it remains to be seen when Lamine Yamal will return, who, for now, is set to miss the next two matches with Barcelona.