At 18, Lamine Yamal is working hard to return to his best and be ready for the El Clásico against Real Madrid. Indeed, the young FC Barcelona prodigy is determinedly continuing his return to fitness at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. The Spanish winger has been hampered by pubalgia problems, which have affected his progress and limited his playing time. The recent relapse during the Champions League match against PSG has not dampened his optimism or that of the coaching staff, who are closely monitoring his progress. Aware of the importance of not rushing his recovery, Yamal is following a meticulous training plan, combining physical work, rehabilitation, and muscle strengthening, developed by the club's fitness coaches and physiotherapists.
This week, the 18-year-old stands out for his daily commitment. Unlike the rest of the squad, which has three days off before resuming training, Yamal is at the Ciutat Esportiva from Monday to Friday for specific recovery and strengthening sessions. The weekend will allow him to mentally disconnect and recharge his batteries before rejoining the team dynamic on Monday. This discipline illustrates his maturity and his motivation to quickly return to his best level, while respecting the stages of his rehabilitation.
Barça has a plan
Yamal's recovery plan is both gradual and ambitious, as Mundo Deportivo points out . If all goes according to plan, he should be lined up for 30 to 45 minutes against Girona at Montjuïc, an ideal opportunity to test his fitness in a competitive context. The next objective, in the medium term, would be to return to Barcelona's starting XI in the Champions League against Olympiacos, with playing time between 60 and 70 minutes. This gradual increase in intensity aims to restore his confidence, work on his physical endurance and reintegrate into the intensive rhythm of the top level before major matches.
The main focus, however, remains the Clásico against Real Madrid, scheduled for October 26. Everything is planned for Yamal to reach 100% of his capacity for this crucial LaLiga match. Hansi Flick considers the winger a decisive player, capable of creating imbalances thanks to his speed, technique, and unpredictability. Meanwhile, the rest of the dressing room is also seeing the gradual return of players like Fermín López and Raphinha, who could be used against Girona to regain rhythm, even if their starting role remains uncertain. These returns, combined with Yamal's rise to prominence, represent a significant reinforcement for the Blaugrana attack in the run-up to the upcoming decisive matches.
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