Hansi Flick supports Lamine Yamal's return to form with Barcelona
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:56 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Hansi Flick, coach of Barcelona, expressed confidence in Lamine Yamal's ability to regain top form following a challenging start to the season. The 19-year-old forward was not at his best during Barcelona's 5-0 victory over Elche but improved significantly in a recent 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao, playing the full match. Flick acknowledged Yamal's potential and emphasized the importance of support for the young player. Barcelona will face Rayo Vallecano next, looking to maintain their perfect start in La Liga. Captain Raphinha has been a key performer, scoring three goals in the opening matches, while new signing Rodri may make his full debut against Rayo Vallecano.
- •Lamine Yamal struggled in Barcelona's 5-0 win against Elche.
- •He showed improvement in a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao.
- •Barcelona will play Rayo Vallecano next.
- •Raphinha has scored three goals in the first two matches.
- •Rodri could make his full debut against Rayo Vallecano.
- 3:50 PMESPN Soccer — Flick plays down concerns over Yamal's form
- 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Hansi Flick backing Lamine Yamal to regain top form for Barcelona
"Barcelona boss Hansi Flick believes teenage star Lamine Yamal is on track to rediscover top form. The 19-year-old forward struggled in Barça’s 5-0 La Liga win at Elche last weekend before producing an improved display in Thursday’s 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao.
"Barcelona coach Hansi Flick played down concerns over Lamine Yamal's start to the new season, saying he will support the forward after a draining few months.
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External links- ESPN SoccerAug 30, 2026, 3:50 PMFlick plays down concerns over Yamal's form
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick played down concerns over Lamine Yamal's start to the new season, saying he will support the forward after a draining few months.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 1:33 PMHansi Flick backing Lamine Yamal to regain top form for Barcelona
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick believes teenage star Lamine Yamal is on track to rediscover top form. The 19-year-old forward struggled in Barça’s 5-0 La Liga win at Elche last weekend before producing an improved display in Thursday’s 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao.
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