Barça: Flick warns Yamal ahead of clash with PSG

In the press room at the Camp Nou, Hansi Flick said on Friday that Lamine Yamal's form was at the heart of his concerns as Barça prepares to face Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday in the Champions League.

A packed schedule demands careful management

FC Barcelona is experiencing a particularly intense week: the duel against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, followed by the first Clasico of the season against Real Madrid on Sunday, October 25.

This programme forces the Blaugrana to closely monitor the physical condition of their players, especially that of the young striker Lamine Yamal.

During the press conference, on the eve of Barça's trip to Betis Sevilla's pitch in La Liga, Flick acknowledged the difficulty of finding the right balance in managing the prodigy's playing time.

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"I don't want to break this momentum," he said. "It's not easy to answer, because we're talking about Lamine. We have to watch his playing time, but the most important thing is that Lamine enjoys himself on the field. At the moment, that's the case."

Since the start of the 2026‑27 season, Yamal has made 10 appearances in all competitions for Barça, with 8 goals and 9 assists, impressive statistics for a young player.

Flick therefore highlighted the need to preserve the current form of the Spanish firecracker while maintaining his enthusiasm on the pitch.