Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal was forced to end the competition earlier after suffering a hamstring injury. This makes Barca wary of competing with Real Madrid. However, the Spanish national team can breathe a sigh of relief because Yamal can recover before the 2026 World Cup.
Yamal underwent a scan on Thursday after being unable to continue the match against Celta Vigo in the Spanish La Liga competition. After scoring a goal from the penalty spot, Yamal instead celebrated but instead raised his hands and walked on crutches.
He then fell when he was approached by his colleagues. Yamal was treated for 15 minutes before being pulled out and replaced by Roony Bardghji.
After being examined further, Yamal was declared to have a hamstring injury on his left leg which made him have to undergo recovery for several weeks. The club stated that the 18-year-old had to end the competition sooner when Barca was perched at the top of the standings with 82 points.
"Based on the results of the examination, the player in the main team Lamine Yamal was declared to have a hamstring injury on his left leg," said an official statement from Barca.
"The player will undergo intensive treatment. Lamine Yamal will be absent until the end of the competition, but he could play in the 2026 World Cup which will be held from June 11 to July 19." Further statement from the club.
Yamal's injury is not serious. From the results of the scan, his hamstring injury is in the two-level category. Although it is not very serious so that it does not need to undergo surgery, the player who led Spain to win the 2024 European Cup still has to step aside to undergo treatment for at least five weeks.
With Yamal's absence, Barca is a little wary as the competition enters crucial weeks. The reason is that Yamal is a mainstay pillar of the front line by packing 24 goals in various competitions this season. The goal tally makes him the club's top scorer.
Repotnya lagi, Barca sudah kehilangan pemain sayap Raphinha yang masih menjalani pemulihan. Sementara, striker veteran Robert Lewandowski sudah makin menurun.
Coach Hansi Flick can still rely on Ferran Torres, but he is not stable to be Barca's goal getter. Flick hopes Marcus Rashford, Dani Olmo, Gavi and Fermin Lopez to keep up the competition with Madrid.
Barca is indeed nine points ahead. However, Madrid refused to give up. With six more matches left, Los Merengues can still compete with Barca. The El Clasico match at Camp Nou on May 11, 2026 WIB will be the deciding factor for both teams.
If Barca is a little hesitant, on the other hand, the Spanish national team can breathe a sigh of relief. Although there is a little concern about Yamal's condition, he is expected to be included in the La Roja squad.
The reason is that if it is not handled properly and properly, the recovery process due to hamstring injuries takes longer. This is what makes Yamal keep racing with time because the World Cup is only seven weeks away.
Spain will face their first match in Group H against the weak opponent of Cape Verde who made their debut at the World Cup on June 15, 2026.
"This injury makes me have to step aside even though I really want to stay in the arena. It hurts more because I can't be there [on the field]," Yamal said on social media.
"But this is not the end. This is just a pause. And, I will come back better and stronger. My determination will be higher and next season I will definitely be better," said the player who has scored six goals in 25 appearances since making his debut in the national team in 2023.
Like at the club, Yamal has also become a pillar of the national team. This makes Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente likely to still include Yamal even though he hasn't fully recovered when the World Cup takes place.
Yamal is expected to be unable to play in the first match. However, he is expected to recover when Spain faces Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
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