Lamine Yamal has suffered a hamstring injury that will sideline him for the remainder of the season, but his club FC Barcelona announced on Thursday that the 18-year-old is expected to recover in time for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Injury Confirmed
"Tests have confirmed that first-team player Lamine Yamal has a hamstring injury in his left leg," Barcelona stated. The injury occurred during Barcelona's 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo in La Liga on Wednesday.
World Cup Hopes Intact
Spain begin their Group H campaign against Cape Verde on June 15, followed by matches against Saudi Arabia on June 21 and Uruguay six days later. Yamal's recovery timeline suggests he will be available for the tournament.
"This injury is going to keep me off the pitch just when I wanted to be there the most, and that hurts even more than I can put into words," Yamal wrote on social media. "This isn't the end, it's just a break. I'll come back stronger, with even more determination than ever, and next season will be better."
Key Player for Barcelona and Spain
Yamal, who has scored six goals in 25 matches for Spain since his debut in 2023, won and converted a penalty in the match against Celta Vigo. After scoring, he signaled for treatment and was later substituted by Roony Bardghji.
"He wouldn't leave the pitch without reason," said Barcelona coach Hansi Flick. "As a coach you have to manage it, you have to live with it. It's a pity that Lamine is injured now."
Title Race Impact
Barcelona's win extended their lead to nine points over Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga table, with six matches remaining, including a Clasico on May 10. Yamal is the club's top scorer this season with 24 goals, despite missing games earlier due to a groin issue.
International Pedigree
Yamal was part of Spain's Euro 2024-winning squad and has previously expressed his desire to compete in the World Cup. His absence will be felt in Barcelona's final matches, but the club remains confident in their title charge.
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