Barcelona vs Athletic Club: La Liga – prediction, teams, lineups
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha will seek to add to Barcelona's five-star La Liga opener when Athletic arrive from Bilbao.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick addressed rumors of winger Lamine Yamal's discontent during a pre-match press conference ahead of their La Liga game against Athletic Club. The reports suggested Yamal was unhappy after being substituted during the team's victory over Elche. Flick, when questioned about the matter, explained that the Spanish international had a minor issue - a headache.
He emphasized that Yamal is exceptionally talented and acknowledged that it's to be expected. Flick added that the player had been on a three-week break and had only trained a few days, which naturally impacted his performance. He reiterated that it's typical for a top-tier athlete to want to contribute to the next title win. Flick concluded by stating that every player on the team shares the same hunger for victory, and Barcelona is fully prepared to fight for their third consecutive league championship.
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