Lamine Yamal, Barcelona's star, missed the team's morning training session today, Saturday, after only completing his training inside the gym, which raises doubts about his availability for the match against Valencia scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday.
Barcelona's technical staff, led by Hansi Flick, is awaiting the announcement of the team's squad for the Valencia match in the coming hours, amidst anticipation to know whether Yamal will be able to participate in the game or will have to miss it.
The Valencia match holds special significance for Yamal, after he earned the trust of his teammates who chose him as the fifth captain of the team, behind Raphinha, Pedri, Eric Garcia, and Frenkie de Jong.
On the other hand, Flick received a positive boost during training, as he can now rely on Gavi and Gabriel Jesus, who is nearing his first appearance in Barcelona's squad since joining the team.
Expectations also suggest the possibility of fielding the Spaniard Rodri in the starting lineup against Valencia, after he participated in previous matches as a substitute, with Flick to make his final decision on the lineup in the coming hours.
Yamal's participation remains the most prominent issue before the Valencia match, awaiting the official squad announcement that will reveal the Barcelona star's status for the game.