{"id":1308,"date":"2026-09-05T09:02:52","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T09:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/?p=1308"},"modified":"2026-09-05T09:02:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T09:02:52","slug":"just-in-lamine-yamal-absent-from-training-ahead-of-barcelonas-trip-to-valencia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/?p=1308","title":{"rendered":"Just in: Lamine Yamal absent from training ahead of Barcelona\u2019s trip to Valencia"},"content":{"rendered":"


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FC Barcelona<\/a> have been handed a late fitness concern ahead of Sunday\u2019s trip to Mestalla, with Lamine Yamal<\/a> absent from the team\u2019s final training session before their La Liga<\/a> meeting with Valencia, according to SPORT<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The 19-year-old winger\u2019s unexpected absence has raised doubts over whether he will be available for the Catalans\u2019 fourth La Liga match of the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lamine\u2019s availability now in doubt<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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After a rather quiet start, Lamine came to life for Barcelona in their win over Rayo Vallecano this past Monday night. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The World Cup winner was easily one of the team\u2019s standout performers as Hansi Flick\u2019s side made it nine points from three games following victories over Elche and Athletic Club.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Absent from training. (Photo by Francisco Macia\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The German coach is expected to address Lamine\u2019s absence during his pre-match press conference, with the teenager\u2019s condition set to be assessed over the coming hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The news comes on the same day that Lamine was confirmed as one of Barcelona\u2019s new vice-captains following a vote among the squad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Next few hours will be crucial<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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The situation surrounding Lamine remains unclear, and his condition over the next few hours will determine whether he can take part at Mestalla.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Barcelona are scheduled to travel to Valencia on Saturday afternoon, where the squad will stay overnight ahead of Sunday\u2019s match at Mestalla.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Blaugrana <\/em>will be looking to maintain their 100% record and take advantage of Real Madrid dropping points, with victory potentially allowing them to move clear at the top of the table.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Will Lamine travel to Valencia? (Photo by Alex Caparros\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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After a perfect start, Flick will now be hoping his star winger\u2019s absence from the final training session proves to be only a minor concern.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Gavi and Gabriel Jesus provide positive news<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Lamine\u2019s absence was the main concern from Saturday\u2019s session, but there were also two important positives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gavi and Gabriel Jesus both trained normally with the group once again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gavi had missed Barcelona\u2019s previous two matches after suffering a knee knock during the opening-day victory over Elche. His return means he is available again for selection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jesus is also expected to be included in the squad for the first time since joining Barcelona from Arsenal. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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