Flick said he would help Yamal get back to his best form.

Another rescheduled match will take place in the first round of the 2026/27 La Liga season, with defending champions Barcelona hosting Athletic Bilbao at Camp Nou. At a press conference, Flick stated that Spanish winger Yamal experienced discomfort in the last match, but also said the team would help the young player recover to his best form.

In the second round of La Liga, Barcelona defeated Elche 5-0 after goals from Rafinha, Adyemi and Fermín.

However, Barcelona winger Yamar, who previously won the World Cup with Spain, could only play more than 60 minutes in the match against Elche.

When discussing Yamal's condition, Barcelona coach Flick said, "He has a small problem, a headache. Yamal is a genius, so this is completely understandable. He only rested for three weeks and trained for only a few days before."

“We need to find a solution to get him back to his best form, but I really appreciate his performance for the 60 minutes. He did a great job winning the ball back during the first goal. As for the second goal, he passed the ball to Rafinha.”

Flick pointed out, "He gives us more options and is a great help to the team. He's in pretty good shape right now. We'll see how his recovery goes, but we really need him because he's an excellent player."

“It’s normal for him to want to keep playing. When you’re a true champion, you always strive to win the next championship.”

Furthermore, Flick stated, "This is Yamal's attitude; every player in the team is eager to win a third consecutive league title. We are ready and will fight with all our might for it."

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