FC Barcelona has just received a serious warning concerning the management of Lamine Yamal. After the Spanish prodigy's return to Real Sociedad on Sunday (2-1), who came into play after four absence games for a groin injury, a major world football institution has published an alarming report on its excessive workload since its professional beginnings.
Lamine Yamal, a breathless body?
The International Syndicate of Professional Footballers, FIFPro, published an edifying study on the Yamal case on Monday. The figures make it vertigo: 130 appearances at only 18 years old, more than three times more than Andiesta in the same age (40 games). Darren Burgess, president of the FIFPro high performance advisory network, does not mince words: “It is certainly alarming. Exposing them to an excessive charge at this age is almost certainly exposing them to an increased risk of injury. »»
The report insists on the physical vulnerability of young people playerS: “Growth plates, tendons and ligaments remain vulnerable during these years. Excessive high speed race or short recovery windows can cause long -term structural damage. »» Without forgetting “The psychological cost that should not be underestimated. »»
130 games at 18: the health alert for Yamal
Flick already furious against Spain
This warning comes after the explosive revelations of Hansi Flick concerning the Spanish selection. The Barcelona coach had castigated Yamal management during the last rally: “He left with the selection with pain. They gave him painkillers to play. They had at least three goals in advance in each match, and he played 73 and 79 minutes. It is not taking care of the player. »»
Are this accumulation of alert signals asks an essential question: Barcelona and Spain burns their nugget? At 18, Yamal has already written history with early records, but at what price for her future career? The FIFPro hopes that this report will serve as an electroshocoche to protect a unique talent.
