Overview

• Hansi Flick said Lamine Yamal will be in Barcelona’s squad against Real Sociedad and will receive minutes.
• The 18-year-old missed four Barcelona games after groin discomfort sustained during Spain duty.
• Flick had criticized Spain’s handling of the issue, citing painkillers, heavy minutes and no training between matches.
• Spain manager Luis de la Fuente dismissed the complaints, saying he was not interested in Flick’s remarks.
• Flick downplayed the exchange and said any October call-up is de la Fuente’s decision, declining to weigh in.