Flick hails Yamal ahead of Getafe game as Barcelona lose Raphinha
Leaders Barcelona host Getafe on Saturday. Coach Hansi Flick will be without Raphinha and heaped praise on Lamine Yamal.
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Barcelona go into Saturday's La Liga home game against Getafe (6:30 p.m. local time) as unbeaten leaders. Coach Hansi Flick will be without Raphinha. "It doesn't seem like a big injury, but it's something we have to take care of," Flick said. According to Flick, the Brazilian will also miss the Champions League game at Galatasaray in Istanbul.
Of Lamine Yamal, Flick said: "If Lamine is not already the best player in the world, he will be." Frenkie de Jong still needs time: "He has no pain, he is better, but he also needs more time."
Joan García could start in goal. "We have to focus on the next game," Flick said.