Lamine Yamal has travelled to San Sebastian, but will not be playing for the match against Real Sociedad. The reason: a "severe bruise on his right ankle" suffered in Barça's last match, which has prevented him from being in full condition for this difficult match. The discomfort persists for the very young footballer and journalist David Bernabéu is clear: he should not be drafted for Spain.
Due to this injury, Lamine Yamal was unable to play in the match against Real Sociedad and is expected back in Spain next Monday. He has been drafted by the national team coach, but Barça will try to ensure that he doesn't take part in the upcoming international break and can rest. Journalist David Bernabéu is in the same line of thought, blunt in his opinion on what should happen with the right winger of the Spanish team.
"Lamine Yamal will not be on the field or on the bench today due to a concussion. Barça will miss him for a very important match. I hope that common sense prevails, that risks are avoided and that Lamine is rested during the international transfer window," said David Bernabéu. He didn't stop there, and added: "Anything else would be incomprehensible."
Barça Doesn't Want Lamine Yamal to Go to Spain
He wasn't available against Real Sociedad and Barça are clear: Lamine Yamal should not go to the international break with Spain. He is not fit and will send the medical report to the Federation in the next few hours. They hope that common sense will prevail and his call-up will be cancelled, as he is not fit to play.
At 17, Lamine Yamal is the player with the second most minutes this season at Barça and he hasn't been able to last that long. He needs some rest and, if he can't get minutes against Real Sociedad, he should not go to Spain. The idea that the culer team has is that he rests in the next few weeks to return from the break in full condition.
It will all depend on what they say in Spain, but if, as David Bernabéu asks, common sense prevails, the most likely scenario is that Lamine Yamal will stay in Barcelona. We are not facing key matches for Spain, who already left him without rest during the Euros and tried to take him to the Games, but were met with a refusal from Barça.