FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has said that it is not clear whether winger Lamine Yamal will be able to play in the LALIGA match against Real Sociedad.

Defender Pau Cubarsi is likely to be back on track after a facial injury he suffered during the 5-2 Champions League win against Red Star Belgrade.

Cubarsi participated in a full training session with the first team, but Yamal did not participate in practice.

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“Lamine was inside and did specific strength training. He’s had a lot of matches in recent weeks, so we took care of him and let him (train separately) inside. We’ll see what his situation is tomorrow,” Flick said. journalists on Saturday.

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Flick praised Barca striker Robert Lewandowski, 36, who has scored 19 goals in 16 appearances in all competitions.

“He’s in very good shape. I’m also impressed by how he helps the defense. For me, I don’t think about giving him a rest.

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“(Midfielder) Dani (Olmo) felt a little bad at night, but this morning he is better, so with just treatments and medication, I think he is ready for tomorrow against Sociedad.”

Sociedad have fared better away from home, taking 11 of their 15 points away from home and losing four of their six home games, with their only victory in front of their own fans coming against lowly Valencia.

Barcelona, ​​with 33 points from 12 games, is six points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, which has 27 from 12 games.

(With contributions from Reuters)