Lamin Yamal has passed barcelona And spain The injury was a major concern after he was forced off immediately after scoring a penalty in Barca’s LaLiga win Celta Vigo On Wednesday.
Club sources told ESPN the initial indication is that he has torn his hamstring, but the severity of the injury and how long Yamal is likely to be sidelined will be confirmed via scans on Thursday, once the swelling has subsided.
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If that’s the case, Yamal could miss the remainder of the season with Barca, and the focus will then turn to this summer’s World Cup, where he is set to be a key player for European champions Spain.
“We have to wait,” Barcelona coach Hansi Flick told a news conference after the game.
“We have to see what it is. There’s something. He felt it. After a goal, he won’t leave the pitch without reason.”
“So it’s something. Something happened. Hopefully it’s not that bad, but we’ll have to wait until tomorrow.”
Yamal won and converted the spot kick to give Barça the lead in the 40th minute, but instead of celebrating the goal, he immediately fell to the ground and called the medical staff.
Replays showed the 18-year-old held his hamstring after scoring the penalty, which proved enough to give Barcelona the win.
After receiving treatment on the pitch for a few minutes, he was able to walk, but he was not able to play. Rooney Barghji He was replaced just before halftime.
Yamal is set to make his World Cup debut with Spain against Cape Verde on June 15.
“Hopefully Lemin will only miss a few weeks,” the Barcelona midfielder said. Pedri Said. “I wish him all the best. He needs to stay calm because he is young and will definitely recover.”
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barcelona also lost portugal guard joao cancelo In the 24th minute due to an apparent muscle injury in his right leg.
“We hope that his injuries are not serious and that he will be back with us as soon as possible,” the Barcelona goalkeeper said. jon garcia Said.
Barça cannot afford to be without Yamal for long as they attempt to cross the line in LaLiga.
Wednesday’s win 1-0 Barcelona moved nine points ahead of second-place Real Madrid with six games remaining.
Barcelona and Madrid are yet to play each other, with the two rivals meeting in the second LaLiga Clasico of the season at the Camp Nou on May 10.
Yamal has struggled with pubalgia at times this season, but has not missed many games due to groin pain or other injury and has made 45 appearances in all competitions.
Wednesday’s goal took his tally to 24 for the campaign, and he has also provided 17 assists.
