Overview

• Lamine Yamal was ruled out for approximately 2–3 weeks after groin/pubic discomfort flared following 90 minutes at PSG, with the club notifying Spain and the federation withdrawing his call-up.
• Reports in Spain say the plan is for Yamal to play 30–45 minutes off the bench against Girona, step up to 60–70 minutes versus Olympiacos, and be ready to start El Clasico if all goes well.
• Barcelona sources and local media indicate Raphinha and Fermín López are also on track to be available for the Girona match after the international break.
• Sporting director Deco defended the club’s handling of Yamal’s workload and said communication with the federation covered the player’s condition and recovery plan.
• Gavi is out until roughly January–February after arthroscopic knee surgery, and Marc‑André ter Stegen’s return remains uncertain with timelines ranging from late November/December to January in differing reports.