Barcelona without Lamine Yamal – five players Hansi Flick can count on

Barcelona have a huge clash with Atletico Madrid on Saturday night, a game that would worry fans given their recent form.

However, after the news that Lamine Yamal will be absent, it leaves Hansi Flick with a huge headache.

Only in the 3-0 victory over Brest in the Champions League, Barcelona have won the matches that Lamine Yamal has missed.

Whatever option he chooses to replace the 17-year-old on the right against Atletico Madrid will mean a big change in ideas.

Here are some of the options that Flick can turn to, writes Sport.

Ferran Torres

The Spanish international has been in fine form with four goals in four games, but all of them have come as a centre-forward in place of Robert Lewandoski.

Torres started his career as a right-back but has not been used there by Flick this season.

Raphinha

The Brazilian has been given a free role playing inside-left for the most part, but in games where Lamine Yamal has been out or absent, the Brazilian has moved to the right.

This is theoretically his favorite spot, but he has been effective at the other end as well.

Dani Olmo

The former RB Leipzig man is versatile and has been used on the right in the past, but is more familiar with midfield and on the left.

He could provide more control for Barcelona, ​​but Flick would then change the setup in midfield as well.

Fermin Lopez

Since his injury in September, Fermin has struggled to replicate his best form. He played against Real Sociedad, on the right in the absence of Lamine Yamal.

That didn't work, but it shows it's an option for Flick.

Pau Victor

Perhaps the least likely of the options mentioned, Victor was used on the right on occasion during pre-season by Flick, and with his form, scored goals too.

He, like Fermin, can provide multiple levels of work in defense and running back, but is not a natural ball-carrying option.

Other options mentioned are Pablo Torre, Gavi, Dani Rodriguez or Toni Fernandez, although they would be even more of a surprise than Victor.

Flick will have to change his style of play without Lamine Yamal and it looks like it will partly be a choice between covering his own weaknesses or attacking those of Atletico Madrid. /Telegraph/