Lamine Yamal sends a message of hope: "I'm back here"

Fútbol Club Barcelona received one of the most positive news of recent weeks this Friday: Lamine Yamal has returned to training with the group and could reappear in the squad on Sunday against Real Sociedad (6:30 p.m.) at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

The culé winger, who had missed the last four games due to pubalgia, has conveyed his optimism on social media with a direct message: “Hey! I'm back” (“I'm back here!”).

Lamine's return: a respite amid the bad news

Lamine Yamal's return coincides with a medical report full of setbacks for the Blaugrana team. In the victory against Real Oviedo, goalkeeper Joan Garcia suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee and will undergo surgery this Saturday, with an estimated recovery period of between four and six weeks. Added to this is the muscle injury of Raphinha, who will be out of competition for at least three weeks.

The return of the young talent is a morale boost for Hansi Flick, who had been forced to restructure his attack in the absence of the most destabilizing player in the squad. Lamine, at just 18 years old, is already considered a fundamental piece for both Barça and the Spanish national team.

Lamine Yamal and pubalgia that generated debate

The Mataró native was out of action for almost a month due to pubalgia. The ailment was the subject of debate between Barça and the Spanish national team, as the player had accumulated a large number of minutes between club and international commitments. Finally, the club's medical staff opted for a conservative treatment that seems to have worked.

In parallel, Lamine Yamal was recently recognized again with the Kopa Award for the best U-21 footballer in the world, consolidating his status as a great star of European football.

Keys to his possible return

In the absence of official confirmation of the medical discharge, everything indicates that Lamine Yamal will be on the list of players called up against Real Sociedad. His presence would offer Barça a leap in quality on the right wing, where Flick has alternated players such as Raphinha, Ferran Torres or even Lewandowski starting from open positions.

The match against the San Sebastian team will be crucial to remain attached to the top of the League, and the German coach positively values being able to count again on Lamine's overflow and verticality.

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