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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal showcases abilities as forward option in training

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal showcases abilities as forward option in training

Summary

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal demonstrated his potential as a forward in training this week, raising interest among fans. The 19-year-old is being considered by coach Hansi Flick to fill a gap in the team's forward line after the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. With Barcelona struggling to secure new signings, Yamal's impressive drills suggest he could play a central role as the team prepares for the upcoming season. The situation highlights the urgency for Barcelona to finalize arrangements for their attacking lineup.

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Status Watch

•Lamine Yamal trained as a potential false 9 this week.
•Barcelona lacked forwards after Lewandowski and Torres left.
•The team has struggled to secure new striker signings.
•Hansi Flick has suggested testing Yamal in a central role.
•Barcelona prepares for the season opener without a senior frontman.

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9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Watch: Barcelona star shows his credentials as centre-forward option for Hansi Flick

What they're saying

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The exploits of Barcelona star Lamine Yamal in training over the last 24 hours have turned heads amongst those of a Blaugrana persuasion. This comes after the 19-year-old again hinted at his readiness...
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