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When will Lamine Yamal return to action after injury blow?
TL;DR
Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the season due to a hamstring injury. He is expected to recover in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Key points
- Lamine Yamal out for the season due to hamstring injury
- Injury occurred during match against Celta Vigo
- Expected to recover in time for 2026 FIFA World Cup
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When will Lamine Yamal return to action after injury blow?
Lamine Yamal will not play again for FC Barcelona this season due to the hamstring injury he suffered against Celta Vigo on Wednesday night.
The club issued a medical statement indicating that he will undergo conservative treatment, which should allow him to take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Spain.
Lamineās estimated recovery time
What Barcelonaās medical report did not specify was the exact recovery period. Now, Mundo Deportivo suggests that this type of injury typically involves a lay-off ranging from one and a half to two months.
With these timelines, and considering that the La Liga season ends on 24 May, it is clear that the competition is already over for the Barcelona academy graduate.
Lamine Yamal is expected to take part in the World Cup. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
However, the World Cup does not begin until 15 June for Spain, when they face .
Q&A
What is Lamine Yamal's injury and how long will he be out?
Lamine Yamal suffered a hamstring injury and will not play again this season.
When is Lamine Yamal expected to return for the World Cup?
Lamine Yamal is expected to recover in time to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Which team does Lamine Yamal play for?
Lamine Yamal plays for FC Barcelona.