Daily Sport: The Coaching Staff Analyzes Yamal’s Condition Daily to Determine When He Needs Rest

According to Daily Sport, Yamal experienced some discomfort after the match against Getafe, though he was not injured. Continuous games might prompt the coaching staff to consider protecting him.

In matches against Villarreal and Getafe, Yamal faced many fouls, with many of them going unpunished. Opponents attempted to stop him in a very aggressive manner, yet referees did not penalize these actions.

This lenient refereeing standard has normalized rough challenges on Lamptey. Despite being only 17 years old, Yamal seems ready for all competitions, but the coaching staff analyzes his physical parameters daily to determine when he needs rest.

After the game against Getafe, Yamal limped off the pitch due to an ankle injury, but he was not injured. If the coaching staff wishes, he can participate in the match against Osasuna.

Considering the tight schedule and the restart of the Champions League at Montjuïc Stadium on Tuesday, protecting Yamal is particularly important. Will Flick choose to rest him in Navarre or during the match against Young Boys of Bern? It is still uncertain, and he may continue to play in all matches.

In the match against Villarreal, Pau Kukucía and Alejandro Balde were rested, while Pedri sat on the bench against Getafe. Flick is aware of his limited resources and must use them carefully, but so far, rotation in the forward line has not occurred.

In La Liga, Yamal missed only the last four minutes of Valencia’s debut, accumulating a total of 626 minutes on the field, contributing three goals and five assists, becoming one of the most prominent players in La Liga. His attacking teammates Lewandowski and Rafinha have also started in all competitions, with Rafinha playing every minute and Lewandowski being substituted four times, totaling one hour less on the field.

Before the match against Getafe, Flick explained that Yamal does not need rest, hinting that Yamal is very smart on the pitch and knows how to conserve energy for offensive plays. Flick also stated that the team needs Yamal to continue winning matches.

In the match against Monaco, due to playing most of the time with one player fewer, Flick decided to rest Yamal in the 80th minute. Ferran Torres, Pau Victor, and Ansu Fati are currently secondary options for Flick, but if Yamal needs rest, he could consider starting any one of them.