Flick expects Lamine Yamal back to his best soon

Lamine Yamal has spent months dealing with recurring injuries, but Hansi Flick is confident about his return. As reported by L’Équipe, the Barcelona coach believes the winger is nearing a return to “his best level” after a difficult period.

The message from Flick

Ahead of the third LaLiga matchday, when FC Barcelona host Rayo Vallecano on Monday, Flick has framed Yamal’s current state in terms of recovery and timing. The piece notes that the 19-year-old has not yet been particularly decisive since the season began.

Injury context and the World Cup

The article specifies that Yamal picked up an injury in April affecting his hamstrings. It also includes Flick’s view on why the World Cup didn’t show the best version of the player: “he played a World Cup after a serious injury.” Flick adds that his comeback has come “after three weeks of holidays,” and that his first game may not have been his best.

Points on the board anyway

With Yamal not fully at his peak, Barcelona still started strongly. L’Équipe says they collected maximum points in their first two matches: 5-0 vs Elche and 2-0 vs Athletic Club during the following week.