Flick hoping Barca's Yamal can face Valencia after knock

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick expressed hope that young winger Lamine Yamal would be fit to face Valencia in La Liga on Sunday, following a knock he sustained. The 19-year-old did not train with his team on Saturday but instead worked out alone at the training ground. Flick stated that he cannot yet confirm Yamal's availability for the match, but will discuss the matter with the player.

Yamal, known for his love of playing football, will travel with the team to Valencia's Mestalla stadium. The coach added that Yamal trained separately and reported feeling no pain after the incident. The coach also noted that Yamal impressed in Barcelona's 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano on Monday, scoring his first two goals of the season.

Despite Real Madrid's recent loss to Real Betis, giving Barcelona a chance to lead the league, Flick emphasized the importance of focusing on their own performance. New signing Gabriel Jesus is likely to start on the bench, while Raphinha is expected to lead the attack, having scored five goals in three games in his new position.