How bad is Lamine Yamal’s injury? Will he make Spain’s World Cup opener?
Summary
Barcelona announced that Lamine Yamal has a hamstring injury and will not play for the rest of the domestic season. However, the club expects him to recover in time to play for Spain at the World Cup this summer.Key Facts
- Lamine Yamal injured his left leg hamstring during a La Liga match against Celta Vigo on April 22.
- Yamal scored a penalty in that game but had to leave immediately due to the injury.
- Barcelona confirmed he will miss the remaining six league games this season.
- Hamstring injuries have three severity levels; Yamal likely has a moderate strain requiring 4-6 weeks recovery.
- The World Cup starts on June 11, with Spain’s first game on June 15 against Cape Verde.
- Barcelona expects Yamal to be fit for the tournament despite missing the rest of the club season.
- Yamal helped Spain win Euro 2024 at age 16 and is an important player.
- Barcelona is currently leading La Liga with a nine-point advantage over Real Madrid.
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