Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the season due to a hamstring injury but is expected to return for the World Cup. He sustained the injury while scoring a penalty in a match against Celta Vigo.
Key points
Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the season
He has a hamstring injury in his left leg
Injury occurred while scoring a penalty
Expected to be available for the World Cup
FC Barcelona confirmed the injury in a statement
Lamine YamalFC BarcelonaCelta Vigo
Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury, but is expected to be available for the World Cup, FC Barcelonasaid in a statement on Thursday, April 23.
"The tests carried out have confirmed that first-team player Lamine Yamal has a hamstring injury in his left leg (biceps femoris muscle)," the statement said.
"The player will follow a conservative treatment plan. Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of the season, and he is expected to be available for the World Cup."
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Q&A
What type of injury did Lamine Yamal suffer?
Lamine Yamal suffered a hamstring injury in his left leg.
When did Lamine Yamal get injured?
Lamine Yamal was injured while scoring a penalty on April 22 during a match against Celta Vigo.
Will Lamine Yamal be available for the World Cup?
Yes, Lamine Yamal is expected to be available for the World Cup despite missing the rest of the season.
What is the treatment plan for Lamine Yamal's injury?
Lamine Yamal will follow a conservative treatment plan for his hamstring injury.
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Yamal suffered the injury five minutes before halftime in Wednesday's game. 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 had to withdraw from the match, which took place 50 days before the World Cup kicks off.
Yamal looks to be facing a race against time to be fit for his first World Cup. Barcelona's season ends on May 24, with Spain kicking off the World Cup on June 15 against Cape Verde.
La Roja will be among the favorites to win the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Should he regain fitness, Yamal will 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.
