Reporter: Barcelona is also worried about Yamal s headlines, but the players seem to be unaffected

September 14th, The Athletic Barcelona team reporters Pol Ballús and Laia Cervelló Herrero answered questions from fans and talked about the situation of Yamal, Garvey and other personnel.

Yamar's private life news has frequently made headlines, involving topics such as parties and women. However, he seems to be a carefree child, not troubled by trivial matters, and still performs well in training. Can he still reach the level of Messi, Ronaldo or Salah? It is reported that his dream is not just to win the Golden Ball, but to win many awards...

Barcelona fans and club-related people are very worried about Yamal's situation. After all, we have also had players like Ronaldinho, who is unwilling to give up enjoying youth for football. Although his performance at the club is memorable, his career is far from the length he deserves.

But first we must realize that Yamal's situation is unprecedented. No player has achieved such great influence and global popularity at such a young age. He has just turned 18 and has helped Barcelona win La Liga, Copa del Rey, reach the Champions League semi-finals, and win the European Cup for Spain. He is indeed a rare genius.

Yamar is a player who regards pressure as nothing, and even on the way to the 2024 European Cup final, he can sleep peacefully on the bus when his teammates are nervous. He was already famous all over the world when he was not yet legally driving and still wearing braces. Now he is one of the popular candidates for the Golden Globes. If anyone else is standing in his position, how would he perform? It is difficult to ask him not to enjoy his youth.

The fact is that these laces seem to have no effect on him. With his current experience, he can cherish everything he has, because he knows very well what a life without privilege looks like. He gives people the impression that he is far beyond his age. Indeed, he often makes headlines and has a lot of party news. But his recent interview also said that the thing that made him happiest in his career was financial security for his family, which doesn’t sound like someone who is about to get out of control. We need to give him time to see his future development.

Talk about Garvey's injury and Rafinia's health

De Jong's situation is relatively optimistic and is expected to recover soon, but he may not play against Valencia. By contrast, Garvey's situation is more worrying, and conservative treatment is currently being taken to avoid reoperation. This was a blow to Garvey, because he hoped to regain his form through multiple games this season and return to the main position.

As for Rafinia, it is not yet certain whether it will be an impact on a long journey back to the team after playing a high altitude game, and there is no definite news on whether the weekend's game will play. Due to the tight staff, Barcelona may draw some players from the B team to participate in the weekend's game.