Deco in Talks with Spain NT Director About Barcelona Prodigy’s Recent Injury Concerns
Barcelona’s Deco Addresses Lamine Yamal’s Injury Management
Deco, FC Barcelona’s sporting director, recently disclosed discussions with Aitor Karanka, the Spanish national team’s current sporting director, focusing on the handling of Lamine Yamal’s injury. The situation, which arose during the international break in September, has been a point of contention between Barcelona and the Spanish national team.
Concerns Over Yamal’s Injury Management
The young 18-year-old footballer, despite suffering from pubic discomfort, participated in two matches for Spain, accumulating over 140 minutes on the field. This decision aggravated his injury, resulting in a four-match absence for FC Barcelona. The situation left Hansi Flick, Barcelona’s manager, displeased, prompting criticism of Spain’s manager, Luis de la Fuente, for his handling of the player.
Efforts to Improve Communication
In an effort to smooth relations and avoid further issues, Deco spoke to Emegypt, acknowledging the errors in communication that led to the misunderstanding. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a good relationship between Spain’s national team and Barcelona, noting the benefit of having numerous Barça players representing the nation.
“There is nothing in terms of tension,” Deco stated. “We must use these things to improve, not to keep talking and creating controversy where there is none. The Spanish national team is important for Barça and Barça is important for the national team.”
Meeting and Agreement with Karanka
Deco confirmed a productive dialogue with his Spanish national team counterpart, Aitor Karanka. “We are focused on enhancing protocols and communication,” Deco explained. “Once the player is with the national team, the coach will decide.”
Anticipating Spain’s Upcoming Squad Announcement
As Spain prepares to announce its squad for the upcoming international fixtures, Barcelona is taking proactive steps to ensure Lamine Yamal is not called up prematurely, considering his recent recovery from injury. Deco reiterated the need for improved communications to ensure mutual benefits for both the club and the national team.
“The big problem is that all national team matches, which are many, are official today. What we must do is improve communication so that everything flows. There is no problem,” Deco concluded confidently.
