Overview

• The 18-year-old has missed four straight training sessions since Saturday due to pubis discomfort, leaving his inclusion for Thursday's trip to Newcastle widely expected to be ruled out when the squad is announced.
• His last official appearance came for Spain on September 7, after which Hansi Flick criticized the national team for using analgesics to keep him on the pitch.
• Medical guidance cited in reporting points to rest with physiotherapy to rebalance musculature, warning that playing through pain can prolong recovery and likely costs him at least two matches.
• Yamal already sat out Barcelona's 6-0 win over Valencia, watching from the stands as he continued individual work at the training ground.
• Barcelona remain without Marc-André ter Stegen, Gavi and Alejandro Balde through injury, while Frenkie de Jong is expected to be available after returning to full training.