VAR(–contrast-2);”>Barcelona coachVAR(–contrast-2);”> Hansi Flick has confirmed that both Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde will still be missing against Brest in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. With just one point from the last two games, Flick will be hoping for a reaction from his team without two of his regular players.
Balde’s absence was felt on Saturday evening as Gerard Martin struggled with Iago Aspas and was substituted for Hector Fort at half-time as he risked being sent off for a second yellow card. Balde was missing due to a muscle problem, but Flick won’t risk him on Tuesday.
“Of course I replaced him because Gerard was on yellow. Last week Balde had muscle problems and before the game he felt the same and we thought he could play but that wasn’t possible. He was better today and could be an option for other games, but not for tomorrow.”
Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal was forced to miss both games against Celta Vigo and Real Sociedad due to his ankle problems. He could return against Las Palmas in Montjuic on Saturday, although he noted the 17-year-old would not start.
“Lamine has a quality that allows him to control every ball but also pushes back the opposition line. It creates a lot of fear. I think and hope that this is the last game he misses because today he was very good, but we have to wait. I hope he will be an option on Saturday, albeit from the bench, but we will see.”
