Lamine Yamal is ready to return to action with Barcelona after the international break. The young winger has returned to Catalonia and joined Hansi Flick's squad in training ahead of Saturday's La Liga clash against Getafe.

Yamal was among the last Barcelona players to return after international duty. On Thursday, 8 October, the Spain international took part in training with the rest of the available first-team squad as Flick began preparing for the weekend fixture.

Will Yamal play against Getafe?

The main question is not whether Lamine Yamal will be available, but whether Flick will name him in the starting XI.

Barcelona will face Getafe on Saturday at the Spotify Camp Nou in the eighth round of La Liga. The match will be the club's first since the international break, with Flick having only a limited amount of time to work with his full squad before the game.

Yamal has just returned from international duty with Spain, meaning Flick will have to assess his condition before making a final decision on his role against Getafe.

Could Yamal start on the bench?

The possibility of Yamal starting on the bench cannot be ruled out.

Barcelona face a demanding period after the Getafe game, with three consecutive away matches against Galatasaray, Real Betis and Paris Saint-Germain on the horizon. Managing the workload of key players could therefore become an important factor for Flick.

The German coach could decide to manage Yamal's minutes, either by giving him a rest from the start or by introducing him during the second half.

When will Flick decide on Yamal?

The final decision is expected after Friday's training session. Thursday's session was the penultimate workout before the match, while Barcelona will complete its final preparation on Friday. Flick will also speak to the media ahead of the game.

Yamal is therefore expected to be available for the match, but his starting role remains uncertain.

Barcelona's official line-up will provide the final answer on whether Lamine Yamal starts against Getafe or begins the match on the bench.