How serious is Lamine Yamal’s injury? Barcelona confirm setback
Lamine Yamal has suffered a left hamstring injury, an issue that brings his LaLiga season to an end, though it does not currently threaten his World Cup participation.
Lamine Yamal has suffered a left hamstring injury, an issue that brings his LaLiga season to an end, though it does not currently threaten his World Cup participation.
The FC Barcelona winger was injured in the 40th minute against Celta de Vigo, moments after converting the penalty that secured the win.
Barcelona confirmed he will follow conservative treatment, with this type of injury potentially requiring four to eight weeks of recovery.
Which matches will he miss?
Lamine is expected to miss Barcelona’s final six LaLiga matches, including games against Getafe, Osasuna, Real Madrid, Alavés, Betis and Valencia.
His absence comes at a crucial stage in the title race.
Will he be fit for the World Cup?
Based on the club’s update, the injury does not rule him out of the World Cup, where Spain open against Cabo Verde on June 15.
It is his second injury setback this season after earlier pubalgia problems.
Barcelona will now look to navigate the closing stretch without one of their key players.
