Barcelona handed Lamine Yamal injury boost & more

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Published at :September 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM

Modified at :September 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM

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The star forward has returned to training with the ball.

Carlos Monfort of SPORT reports that Lamine Yamal has resumed using the ball for training. His recuperation is progressing nicely, and the coaching staff is optimistic that he will be ready for the next game against Real Sociedad.

The main goal, though, is to have him healthy enough for the match against PSG. Hansi Flick, the manager of Barcelona, recently provided an update on Yamal, who has been dealing with a groin issue.

On October 1, PSG will play Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League league phase fixture. Both teams are coming into the game with a lot of energy.

Despite missing Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele, the Ligue 1 team defeated Atalanta 4-0 to start the UCL 2025-26 season with two goals in each half. Meanwhile, Barcelona defeated Newcastle United 2-1, thanks to a brace from Marcus Rashford.

Barcelona hope to have Yamal back for the Sociedad game

LaLiga FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal — KOBE, JAPAN – JULY 27: FC Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal looks on during the preseason friendly between Vissel Kobe and FC Barcelona at Noevir Stadium Kobe on July 27, 2025 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. (Photo by Paul Miller/Getty Images)

Barcelona are under pressure to have as many players available for the highly anticipated UCL match as possible as Matchday 2 draws near.

Though they don’t want to rush him, Barcelona’s staff is happy with his recovery, so the outlook is positive. The primary objective is to have Yamal prepared for the Champions League matchup against PSG on October 1. He won’t be risked against Oviedo, but could play against Real Sociedad.

Balde returns to practice while Cubarsí is available for Oviedo’s game

Yamal’s recuperation was accompanied by positive defence news for Barça. For the first time since his setback, Alejandro Balde, who sustained a minor muscular injury earlier this month, practised with the team. His return is anticipated around the PSG game, even though he is not yet fit to participate.

Pau Cubarsí, who had a knee injury against Newcastle, has returned to group training and is anticipated to play against Oviedo.

The coaching team at Barcelona, under the direction of Hansi Flick, is methodically planning these comebacks with one important date in mind: October 1 against Paris Saint-Germain at Camp Nou. At that point, they anticipate that Yamal and Balde will be healthy and prepared for one of the season’s most important games.

Which game could Yamal play for Barcelona?

If he is fit enough, he could get some minutes against Real Sociedad. However, the club are preparing him to face PSG most importantly.

How long does a groin injury take to recover?

It depends on the extent of injury, and Yamal seems to have suffered a minor one.

When is the Barca vs PSG UCL match?

It’s on October 1.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.