Africa-Press – Lesotho. FC Barcelona faces a delicate internal storm centered on Lamine Yamal. At just 18, the Spanish prodigy is once again at the heart of controversy. After a recent dispute between Barça and the Spanish Football Federation over his injury, the club confirmed that the young forward will miss a few weeks due to pubic pain, aiming for a return in time for El Clasico.
Yet, beyond medical concerns, Yamal’s off-field behavior is reportedly alarming both the club’s management and his teammates. According to Cadena SER, Barça leaders are increasingly uneasy about his lifestyle and attitude, notably after incidents surrounding his birthday celebration and his high-profile relationship with singer Nicki Nicole.
Discipline under pressure at Barcelona
Hans Dieter Flick, who has tried to restore strict discipline since taking charge, now finds himself in a delicate situation. Ahead of the PSG match, Yamal’s late arrival to a team meeting prompted Flick to consider excluding him from the squad. But sporting director Deco intervened, arguing that Yamal’s case required “special handling.”
The decision angered several players, who viewed the exception as unfair given previous disciplinary measures against others like Jules Koundé and Raphinha. Flick reportedly fears that inconsistent management could fracture the team’s unity. With tensions rising and the dressing room increasingly divided, Barça’s challenge now extends far beyond the pitch — maintaining balance between nurturing its young star and preserving authority within a fragile squad.
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