FC Barcelona returned to training this morning for their final preparations before hosting Atlético de Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals. However, one notable absence has raised concern: Lamine Yamal. The young azulgrana talent, who is one of the brightest prospects in Spanish football, was absent from the session due to a minor injury, which has caused some unease among the club’s supporters.

Lamine Yamal’s injury: What happened to the young forward?

Lamine Yamal finished the match against Las Palmas with an injury to his foot, which left it bleeding. Despite this setback, the player worked out in the gym during the training session and is expected to be available for the match against Atlético de Madrid. According to sources from 'SPORT,' this small issue won’t prevent the player from being part of Hansi Flick's squad for the crucial Copa del Rey match on Tuesday.

During the encounter with Las Palmas, Lamine Yamal suffered a harsh tackle that was on the verge of breaking the rules of football. This incident occurred at a moment when the young forward was about to register his 11th assist of the season in LaLiga. The impact caused clear signs of pain, and both Barcelona players and Yamal himself expressed their outrage. The young forward, visibly shaken, took to his social media to comment on the incident and show his frustration.

Precaution in managing Lamine Yamal's injury: Will he start against Atlético?

This will be Lamine Yamal's third encounter with Atlético de Madrid, a team that Barcelona has defeated in their previous two matches. However, the young forward has not been able to score in those games, which has only increased his desire to play and break his goal-scoring drought. In his last five matches, Yamal has failed to score, which has motivated him to do everything possible to be in optimal condition and find the back of the net in this important clash.

Although Lamine Yamal is eager to play in the match against Atlético de Madrid, Barcelona's medical staff has decided that the young forward should not take part in full training sessions as a precaution. The goal is to ensure that Yamal arrives at the match in the best possible physical condition. Expectations are high, as fans are hoping to see the talented player contribute his skill in the pursuit of a crucial victory for Barcelona in the Copa del Rey.