Barcelona coach Flick says Lamine Yamal returning to top form

Barcelona’s teenage winger Lamine Yamal, who debuted in the club’s opening La Liga fixture at Elche, faced a difficult start, according to former Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick, who now serves as a football analyst. In the 2‑1 defeat to Elche, Yamal was seen hesitating in possession and struggled to adapt to the pace of senior opposition, prompting concerns about the youngster’s readiness for regular first‑team action.

Flick noted a marked improvement in Yamal’s performance during Barcelona’s subsequent match against Athletic Bilbao, where the teenager displayed greater composure, linked up effectively on the flank, and contributed to several attacking sequences. The analyst highlighted Yamal’s increased confidence and tactical awareness as signs of rapid development, suggesting the player could become a more integral part of Xavi’s side as the season progresses.