Juanma Castaño gives the best possible news about Lamine Yamal to FC Barcelona: 'If...'

Last night, against Oviedo, Lamine Yamal was once again absent and has now missed four matches in recent weeks. The team, despite the final victory, missed his ability to unbalance, because his profile is unique within the locker room. Let's remember that at 18 years old, he is already the best dribbler in the world and a real nightmare for defenses, which earned him second place in the Ballon d'Or.

Counting yesterday's match, Lamine Yamal has gone almost a month without wearing Barça's jersey, since he hasn't played since last August 31 against Rayo. The discomfort he felt during the last international break has worsened and has forced him to stop. The groin injury is delicate and the club doesn't want to take unnecessary risks.

The coaching staff and doctors know that this area is especially dangerous for footballers. Poorly managed overload can lead to chronic pubalgia that could affect his career. That's why they've chosen a conservative treatment and are giving him all the time he needs to recover one hundred percent.

Juanma Castaño drops the bomb about Lamine Yamal

Barça is aware that Lamine Yamal is a strategic asset for its sports project. Flick considers him irreplaceable when he's available, because he's the only one capable of opening up closed matches with his dribbling. His ability to break through in any situation makes him an impossible resource to replace.

However, last night a fact came to light that surprised both insiders and outsiders. Juanma Castaño revealed after the Oviedo-Barça match a statistic that reflects the team's strength despite the absence of the young star. According to what he explained on El Partidazo de COPE, Barça hasn't just survived without Lamine Yamal, but has delivered an outstanding performance.

"Barça have 4 wins in the 4 matches without Lamine Yamal and, in addition, they've scored 14 goals," said Juanma Castaño. The journalist's reflection highlights the offensive potential of the culé squad. Even without its most unbalancing player, the culé team has kept a top-level offensive output.

Lamine Yamal, closer and closer to returning

The fact provided by Juanma Castaño is great news for FC Barcelona's locker room and for Flick. The German coach has managed to get players like Ferran Torres, Raphinha, or Lewandowski to step up during the young prodigy's absence. The variety of offensive resources allows the team to keep its competitiveness and not depend solely on Lamine Yamal.

That doesn't take away merit or importance from the Spanish international. Everyone knows that, when Lamine Yamal returns, Barça will gain even more ability to break through defenses. But what these facts show is that the project is solid and doesn't falter without its most high-profile piece.

It seems his return won't take long to happen. Lamine Yamal, almost certainly, will be included in the squad for Barça's next match against Real Sociedad. However, his real goal is to be one hundred percent ready for the October 1 Champions match against PSG.