Spanish-Moroccan youngster Lamine Yamal left out of Barcelona squad for Valencia clash due to injury

Spain international of Moroccan descent Lamine Yamal is not available for Barcelona when they take on Valencia in a high-stake Spanish La Liga clash.

The Catalan giants will play host to Valencia at the Johan Cruyff Stadium on Sunday, as both teams yearn for maximum points.

Unfortunately, Barcelona is missing a hosts of several key players for the Valencia clash, with Yamal, who also has Equatorial Guinea descent no exception.

Yamal returned to Barcelona unwell after representing Spain during the September international break. While missing the Valencia clash, the talented winger remains a doubt for his outfit Champions league opener against Newcastle United this week.

His absence will surely affect Barcelona, who are keen on securing maximum points to close the gap on sworn-rivals Real Madrid.

The Spanish-Moroccan now joins Frankie De Jong, Gavi, Balde, and Ter Stegen on the sidelines.

The 18-year-old winger has made three appearances in the La Liga this season, scoring two goals and delivering three assists across the period.