Yamal's knee forces Barça to a test in Catalonia
Lamine Yamal was injured during FC Barcelona's 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid before the break and has to return to Catalonia to be examined, according to the Spanish Federation, the young winger having finished the match with pain in his right knee, which raised concerns ahead of the Roja squad gathering.
A bad surprise for Hansi Flick
FC Barcelona's victory at the Metropolitano against Atlético Madrid (2-1) delivered a bad surprise to Hansi Flick.
Despite his decisive role in the blaugrana success, Lamine Yamal finished the match with pain in his right knee.
The Spanish Federation confirmed on Monday that the player would travel to Barcelona after undergoing medical examinations.
The decision was made in concert with the various parties to allow him to continue his recovery.
Barça is closely monitoring his condition.
Immediate consequence: Yamal will not join the trip to the Czech Republic on Thursday, November 12.
José Alvarez, journalist, had already reported lingering pain after the match.
The player reportedly still felt discomfort during the night and returned to Barcelona to be examined by the club's doctor.
No alarming diagnosis or precise period of unavailability has been announced.
FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team remain in contact to monitor his progress.
Hansi Flick does not want to take any risk with one of his key players.
Spain, however, hopes to be able to count on his winger for the clash against England, scheduled for Sunday, November 15 at the Metropolitano stadium.
According to the Federation, Yamal should join the squad in the coming days to prepare for this match, but his presence is not yet guaranteed.
It will all depend on how his knee responds to rest and recovery.
The Spanish staff and FC Barcelona's doctors will monitor his condition day by day.
For the Blaugrana, the goal is to prevent a discomfort that appeared after an intense match from turning into a real injury.
The Catalan club therefore prefers to hold off rather than rush the return of its prodigy.
Caution is warranted around Lamine Yamal.