Flick confirms it!: "Lamine is back. He is ready to play..."

Hansi Flick appeared at the press conference prior to the match between FC Barcelona and UD Las Palmas, corresponding to matchday 15 of LaLiga EA Sports. This match represents an opportunity for the Blaugrana to get back on the winning track after two games in which they have failed to secure all three points. The team is coming off a draw against Celta de Vigo (matchday 14) at Balaídos and previously suffered a defeat against Real Sociedad (matchday 13) at Anoeta.

Fortunately for Hansi Flick, the news is positive heading into this match as the German coach confirmed that he will be able to count on Lamine Yamal for the clash against UD Las Palmas. "Lamine is back. He is ready to play. We will see if he starts or not. He can play, and he will play," expressed the German coach.

It should be noted that in the previous matches against Real Sociedad (1-0) and Celta de Vigo (2-2), Lamine Yamal was unable to play due to a grade 1 injury in the syndesmosis of his right ankle, an issue he had been carrying since the Estrella Roja de Belgrado match. However, there were positive prospects that the right winger could be included in the squad for the match against Las Palmas, as he had been training satisfactorily with the group in recent sessions.

The Potential Return of Ronald Araújo

Additionally, Hansi Flick had the opportunity to speak about the return of Ronald Araújo, who suffered an injury on July 7 and was diagnosed with a hamstring tendon injury in his right thigh, with an estimated recovery time of four to five months. This period is nearing completion, and the Rivera native has shown on the club's social media his good physical condition, training intensely with the group, suggesting that his return is close.

Despite this, the German coach has not wanted to provide an exact date for Ronald Araújo's return, although he has expressed positive expectations about his recovery. "He is training every day and progressing, on Sunday he will participate in a small match, it's a small step, I wouldn't give a specific date because I don't want to determine it, but he is very close to returning to the team," he concluded.