Overview
- Hansi Flick rejected questions at Friday’s press conference about alleged lateness by Lamine Yamal and a supposed directive to start him, calling the story “total nonsense” and “a lie.”
- Cadena Ser had reported that Flick intended to bench the 17-year-old for tardiness before the PSG match and that sporting director Deco blocked the punishment.
- El Chiringuito added that Deco referenced president Joan Laporta’s desire for Yamal to start, a claim that remains uncorroborated.
- Reports also said Barcelona is keeping special vigilance over Yamal’s off‑field behavior, which the club has not confirmed.
- Yamal did start against PSG, but beyond Flick’s remarks there has been no official statement from Deco or other executives addressing the reports.