FC Barcelona Winger Yamal Ruled Out for Newcastle United UCL Fixture
Teenage winger Yamal is unavailable for Barcelona’s upcoming Champions League encounter against Newcastle United midweek.
The talented teenager was absent from the squad’s 6-0 triumph against Valencia CF as a result of a groin issue.
His unavailability comes after concerns about the extent of action Yamal logged during national team assignment for Spain.
He featured for a significant portion in Spain’s 3-0 victory against Bulgaria on September 4th.
Additionally, was on the field for most of the match just in the subsequent fixture during a one-sided win over Turkey.
Barça nevertheless earned a convincing 6-0 victory against their opponents in the absence of their young winger.
The club has opted to leave out him in their squad ahead of their UCL fixture at Newcastle.
Sidelined for the match are Spanish defender Alejandro Balde due to a hamstring issue and star Pablo Gavi, who is recovering from a knee injury.
However, Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong returns fit after sitting out the previous match following national team commitments.
Last season's La Liga winners enjoyed a impressive campaign previously, claiming the La Liga championship and making the semi-finals of the UCL before exiting against Inter Milan.
