Flick ‘positive’ via yamal … as players ‘show love’ for the boss on his 60th birthday

Hansi Flick hopes Lamine Yamal on Tuesday (at 8.30pm GMT) can play for Barcelona against Atletico Madrid at Copa Del Rey, despite Playmaker suffered a terrible foot injury during their 2-0 victory in Las Palmas in Laliga Saturday.

Yamal’s Spanish sensation did not train with Barca, but it could appear when Spanish leaders host the opponents of the point behind them in the table in the first part of the semifinals.

“I think they will be able to play,” said Flick, who received a venerable guardian of his players on Monday to celebrate his 60th birthday before being appointed manager of Laliga for February for February.

“I’m positive, but we’ll have to see what the doctor says. We can’t say that Lamin or certain players should be specially protected (from dangerous offenses) – that should be everyone.”

Showing the love of a birthday boy, Hansi Flick! 😍 pic.twitter.com/n6iOxok55f

– FC Barcelona (@fcbarcelona) 24. February 2025

Lamina Yamal injury

Yamal shared a photo of his bloody foot on social networks on social networks Win Las PalmasAdding an ironic inscription: “It’s not an offense.”

The defender Alex Munoz appeared to step on Yamal’s leg during the incident in the second half, but Judge Cordero Vega did not stop playing.

“If (perpetrators) do not get yellow tickets, the offenses will repeat,” Flick warned, the way Sports world. “We should protect (players) – that’s the most understanding thing.

“In Spain we all like to see situations one -on -one, to see players who are capable of crossing the veterans. We must protect them.”

Make a wish, Hansi! 🎂 pic.twitter.com/0fry2loypo

– FC Barcelona (@fcbarcelona) 24. February 2025

Dani Olmo ‘can play’

Yamal set an opener in Las Palmas for Dani Olmo, whose Saga about availability He re -appeared thanks to the attempt by President Laliga Javier Tebas to cancel the midfielder registration.

Barcelona is not allowed to register Olmo earlier this season because of the financial rules, but in January this was approved for a ban for Spain International and Pau Victor, with a final decision that came from Consejo Superior de Deportes.

“I don’t want to say anything,” said Flick, who won the management honor after a club directed the top of the table.

“It’s important for me to play now, and I’m happy about that. I don’t know what happens. I’m surprised by the things that happen at the club, but I’m very happy to be here.”

Barcelona shared a photo of Flick Shimming between her players to celebrate her birthday, describing them as “showing a love for a birthday boy.”