In a few moments, FC Barcelona players and supporters went from joy to worry. The only scorer for his team during the success validated on Wednesday evening by his team against Celta Vigo (1-0), Lamine Yamal lay down on the ground just after scoring his penalty. Once the injury was noted, he was immediately replaced. The day after this match, the medical verdict was given. And it is heavy for Lamine Yamal whose season with Barça is over.
The Blaugrana club published a message on its social networks to give news of its nugget. “The tests carried out confirmed that first team player Lamine Yamal suffers from a hamstring injury in his left leg (biceps femoris muscle). »
Then explaining that “the player will follow a conservative treatment plan”Barça discussed the possible consequences for Lamine Yamal’s participation in the 2026 World Cup with Spain. And on this point, there seems to be hope for the moment. “Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of the season, and is expected to be available for the World Cup. »
Lamine Yamal could return for the 2026 World Cup
It is still far too early to say what the player’s state of health will really be when La Roja begins the World Cup. Very big favorite of its group in which it will face Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde, Spain does not yet know if it will be able to count on Lamine Yamal on June 15, when it enters the fray against the Cape Verdeans.
As for FC Barcelona, ​​current leader of La Liga with nine points ahead of Real Madrid, it will have to play the last six matches of the season without its playing master, including a last Clasico scheduled for May 10 at the Camp Nou.
