Barça Forward Yamal Sidelined for Newcastle United Champions League Match
Emerging forward Yamal is unavailable for Barça’s upcoming UCL encounter facing Newcastle United on Thursday.
The talented teenager missed Barcelona’s latest triumph over Valencia as a result of a groin issue.
This absence follows concerns regarding the extent of playing time Yamal received with national team duty representing his country.
He played for 79 minutes in his national team’s 3-0 triumph against Bulgaria earlier this month.
Additionally, was on the field for another extended period just in the subsequent fixture during another 6-0 result against Turkey.
Barça nevertheless secured a impressive comprehensive win against Valencia without the teenage attacker.
Manager Hansi Flick chosen to leave out him in the traveling party for their European fixture against St James' Park.
Also missing from the encounter are Spain defender Balde with a muscle injury and midfielder Gavi, who is suffering from a long-term problem.
On a positive note, Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been included despite sitting out the Valencia fixture due to international commitments.
Barcelona had a impressive campaign last year, securing the Spanish league title and reaching the semi-finals of the UCL until being eliminated by Inter.
