Key Takeaways
- Lamine Yamal tore his left hamstring while scoring against Celta Vigo.
- Barcelona confirm he will miss the last six league games.
- Spain still expect the 18-year-old winger to be ready for the World Cup in June.
Barcelona’s rising star Lamine Yamal is facing weeks on the sidelines after a hamstring tear on Wednesday night, yet the Spanish federation remain confident he will be fit for the World Cup.
The 18-year-old converted a 40th-minute penalty to give Barça a 1-0 lead over Celta Vigo, but he collapsed moments later, clutching the back of his left thigh. Medical staff assisted him off the pitch and the club scan the next day revealed muscle damage.
In a short statement, Barcelona said Yamal will follow “conservative treatment” and sit out the remainder of the domestic campaign. The reigning champions still hold a nine-point cushion over Real Madrid with six matches left, including the Clásico on 10 May.
Despite the setback, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has not replaced him in the World Cup plans. La Roja open Group H against Cape Verde on 15 June, followed by Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
Yalam voiced his frustration on Instagram: “Missing these games hurts more than the pain in my leg. I wanted to fight for the title with my teammates, but I’ll support them every minute and come back stronger.”
