Just in: Lamine Yamal misses training due to physical issues ahead of Barcelona vs Valencia

As FC Barcelona began their final preparations for the game against Valencia on Sunday, there was a notable absence from the training session at Ciutat Esportiva .

Indeed, as confirmed by journalist Victor Navarro , Barcelona rising superstar Lamine Yamal did not take part in the team training today due to some physical issues.

The 18-year-old wonderkid, instead, trained inside the gym facilities, casting major doubts over his availability to face Valencia on Sunday.

It must be noted that Lamine had some back problems during the Rayo Vallecano clash before the international break and was dealing with minor discomfort in the same area while he was with the Spain national team.

Not in training. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

The issue was nothing major or serious, though, and at this point, it is unclear as to whether Lamine’s absence from training today is due to the same problem.

A clearer picture should emerge when Barcelona manager Hansi Flick addresses the media later today in his pre-match press conference.

Lamine’s absence, if confirmed, will be a major blow for the Blaugrana , who are already without Gavi and Alejandro Balde for the game against Valencia.

Frenkie de Jong is also unlikely to take part, having returned with discomfort from national team duty last week.

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