‘The most important thing’ – Barcelona star Lamine Yamal offered advice on injury recovery ahead of World Cup 2026

TL;DR

Lamine Yamal is recovering from a hamstring injury and has been advised to take it slow ahead of the World Cup 2026. Barcelona's former physiotherapy head warns of a high risk of relapse as he prepares for his return.

Key points

Lamine Yamal has a hamstring injury
He is ruled out for the rest of the season
Former physiotherapy head warns of relapse risk
Advice includes taking recovery slowly
Yamal is expected to be fit for World Cup 2026

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 22: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona is substituted with an injury during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RC Celta de Vigo at Spotify Camp Nou on April 22, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) | Getty Images Lamine Yamal has been offered some advice on his recovery from injury ahead of World Cup 2026 after being ruled out for the rest of the season with Barcelona. The teenager has been sidelined with a hamstring problem but is expected to be fit in time to play at the World Cup with Spain this summer. Yamal has already been warned that his injury carries a high risk of relapse, and Barcelona’s former head of physiotherapy, Juanjo Brau, says he needs to take things slowly when he is ready to return.

“Let’s see, in this type of injury you always have to be careful, no matter how old you are,” he told Sport.

“There is a biological time that must be respected above all else, restore strength and be very progressive in readaptation, because there is a very high risk factor of relapse in the coming weeks once you are already playing.

Q&A

What injury is Lamine Yamal recovering from?

Lamine Yamal is recovering from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for the rest of the season.

What advice has been given to Lamine Yamal regarding his recovery?

He has been advised to take things slowly and to carefully manage his playing time to avoid a relapse.

Will Lamine Yamal be fit for the World Cup 2026?

Yes, he is expected to be fit in time to play for Spain at the World Cup 2026.