FC Barcelona Winger Lamine Yamal Ruled Out for Newcastle Champions League Clash
Young attacker Yamal has been ruled out of Barcelona’s key European fixture versus Newcastle United this Thursday.
The talented teenager missed the squad’s latest win over Valencia as a result of a hip problem.
This absence is linked to concerns regarding the extent of playing time the player accumulated during international assignment with La Roja.
Yamal played for 79 minutes in his national team’s 3-0 victory over the Bulgarian side on September 4th.
Furthermore, featured for another extended period just three days later during another one-sided result against Turkey.
Barça nevertheless secured a impressive comprehensive triumph over their opponents in the absence of the young attacker.
The club decided not to include him in the squad for their European first match at St James' Park.
Sidelined for the encounter is Spanish defender Alejandro Balde due to a hamstring injury and star Pablo Gavi, who is suffering from a knee problem.
On a positive note, Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been available despite missing the previous fixture due to international duty.
Last season's La Liga winners had a successful campaign previously, claiming the Spanish league title and reaching the last four of the Champions League before losing to Inter.
