Barcelona's Lamine Yamal sustained a hamstring injury while scoring a penalty in a 1-0 victory against Celta Vigo. Concerns are growing that he may have a torn hamstring, putting his World Cup participation at risk.
Key points
Lamine Yamal injured his hamstring while scoring a penalty
Barcelona won the match 1-0 against Celta Vigo
Concerns about a possible torn hamstring
Coach Hansi Flick commented on the injury's uncertainty
World Cup participation could be at risk
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Barcelona star Lamine Yamal suffered an apparent hamstring injury while scoring a penalty in a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo on Wednesday, April 22.
According to ESPN, Barcelona fears the teenage superstar has suffered a torn hamstring. With 50 days left until the World Cup begins, the Spain international could be facing a race against time to be fit.
"We have to wait," Barça coach Hansi Flick said after the game. "We have to see what it is. There is something. He felt it. After the goal, he would not leave the pitch without reason.
"So it's something. Something happened. Hopefully it's not so bad, but we have to wait until tomorrow."
Yamal suffered the injury five minutes before halftime. After he won a penalty, the winger stepped up and buried the spot kick, but immediately pulled up while grabbing his left hamstring.
The 18-year-old was able to walk off under his own power but had to be replaced by Roony Bardghji.
Yamal is set to be one of the most-watched players at the World Cup this summer. Despite his age, he is considered one of the best players in the world and finished second in the 2025 Ballon d'Or voting.
This would be Yamal's first World Cup, with Spain among the favorites to win.
"Hopefully Lamine will only miss a few weeks," Barcelona and Spain midfielder Pedri said. "I wish him the best of luck. He needs to remain calm because he's young and will surely recover well."
Q&A
What injury did Lamine Yamal suffer during the match against Celta Vigo?
Lamine Yamal suffered an apparent hamstring injury while scoring a penalty.
How serious is Lamine Yamal's injury according to Barcelona?
Barcelona fears that Lamine Yamal may have suffered a torn hamstring.
What did Barcelona coach Hansi Flick say about Yamal's injury?
Hansi Flick mentioned that they need to wait for further assessment, indicating that something happened to Yamal after scoring.
How might Lamine Yamal's injury affect his World Cup chances?
With only 50 days until the World Cup, Yamal faces a race against time to recover and be fit for the tournament.
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