Lamine Yamal Sidelined: Barcelona Star Out Against Valencia, Doubtful for Newcastle UCL Clash

• Barcelona teenage star Lamine Yamal will miss the high-stakes La Liga clash against Valencia on Sunday
• Hansi Flick voices frustration after Yamal was pushed to play on international duty despite pain, sparking serious concerns
• Fans fear the loss of Yamal’s explosive creativity could impact Barcelona’s key matches, with the young prodigy’s return still uncertain

Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal will miss the La Liga clash against Valencia on September 14, 2025.

Yamal's availability for the Champions League fixture against Newcastle United on September 18 is also now uncertain.

According to Barca Universal, the young forward is sidelined due to discomfort in the pubic area, a condition confirmed by the club.

Barcelona injury update: Yamal experiencing discomfort

The club released an official statement on Yamal’s condition:

"The player Lamine Yamal is experiencing discomfort in the pubic area that prevents him from training and playing at this time. His progress will determine his availability for returning to training."

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The news comes as a blow for Barcelona fans, who have been enjoying the teenager’s rise as one of Europe’s most promising young forwards, a top contender for the 2025 Ballon d'Or.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick expressed frustration over the young player’s treatment while on international duty with Spain.

According to Flick, as cited by Sports Illustrated, Yamal was pushed to play even while receiving painkillers, which he believes compromised the player’s well-being:

"Spain gave him painkillers and even when they were winning they made him play. This is not taking care of the players. I'm very sad about this."

Flick’s comments have sparked a debate over the welfare of young talents in international football and the importance of proper player management.

Yamal’s absence comes at a critical point in Barcelona’s season. With important La Liga and Champions League fixtures approaching, the team will need to adjust tactically.

When will Lamine Yamal be back?

While there is no exact return date, Yamal’s progress in training will determine how soon he can rejoin the squad.

Barcelona’s medical team will monitor him closely to ensure he recovers fully without aggravating the injury.

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Fans remain hopeful that the prodigy will return in time to make a significant impact in both domestic and European competitions.

Fan reaction to Yamal's injury

@Leaks2Futbul wrote:

''Thanks” to De la Fuente for forcing a player with discomfort to stay on the field almost the entire match with the score already decided. Thanks for “taking care of the players.”

@DRCarlos commented:

''The club should report the negligence of the national team coach before it's too late. The next one is Pedri. You have been more than warned about how the Federation and the coach operate. It's in your hands. I repeat, the next one will be Pedri.''

@Edumttz said:

''Until the players stop to think about their future and say NO to their national teams, they simply deserve every single one of the injuries that these call-ups bring them. It seems that what happened with Gavi was not a lesson learned. 90 minutes in a 6-0. Bravo Lamine!''

Reasons Yamal deserves Ballon d'Or

YEN.com.gh previously highlighted why Lamine Yamal is a strong contender for the Ballon d’Or, citing his explosive performances and maturity beyond his years.

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His consistency, creativity, and impact for Barcelona make him one of football’s brightest young talents, with Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain as his main rival in this year's award.

Source: YEN.com.gh