Disaster for Barcelona as superstar forward risks missing rest of the season; World Cup in jeopardy too

Lamine Yamal was forced off against Celta Vigo. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Barcelona were already dealing with disruption in the game, with Joao Cancelo forced off earlier due to injury.

Yamal’s withdrawal only compounded the problem, forcing Flick into further adjustments during a tense contest.

The situation inside the stadium became even more chaotic when the match was temporarily suspended for over 15 minutes due to a medical emergency in the stands, and the Barcelona forward was eventually replaced by Roony Bardghji.

Affecting the World Cup?

After leaving the field, Yamal went straight down the tunnel, clearly in discomfort.

Initial medical checks have raised concerns of a muscle tear, but the club is awaiting further tests to determine the exact severity.

If the injury is confirmed as a tear, Barcelona could lose one of their most dangerous attacking players for the remainder of La Liga.

Even more concerning is the potential impact on his availability for the upcoming World Cup, with reports suggesting he may only recover just in time for the tournament’s opening phase.