Barcelona coach Hansi Flick on Friday denied reports of internal divisions at the club, dismissing claims that Sporting Director Deco pressured him into starting Lamine Yamal against Paris St Germain despite the winger’s alleged late arrival for training.

Ahead of Saturday’s LaLiga clash at home to local rivals Girona, Flick labelled the talk rubbish, asserting his autonomy over team selection and his positive relationship with Deco.

"I don’t know where you have got that information from, but at the end, I’m sorry about the choice of words, but it’s totally bullshit, okay?!" Flick told a press conference.

"I never, never, was asked that. I really appreciate how they believe in my work. They would never ask me something like this. So I can say it’s bullshit! And if someone said this he’s lying."

Barca, who trail LaLiga leaders Real Madrid by two points, face Girona amid a mounting injury crisis that leaves Flick without eight first-team players, including striker Robert Lewandowski, who suffered a torn thigh muscle with Poland.

The Catalans are also missing Dani Olmo, Gavi, Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, Joan Garcia and Marc-Andre ter Stegen.