Overview
- Hansi Flick said he speaks regularly with Lamine Yamal and will continue to protect and support the 18-year-old.
- The coach reported Yamal is dealing with intermittent pubalgia, improving, and best suited to his usual wide role despite potential use inside in specific games.
- Flick confirmed Pedri sustained an injury detected after the Real Madrid match and will miss several games, describing him as a key stabilizer.
- Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo are cleared to play against Elche with minutes monitored after strong recent training sessions.
- With Elche on Sunday, Club Brugge away midweek, and Celta next weekend, Flick emphasized rotation and noted goalkeeper Joan Garcia is progressing day by day.