Yamal to be fit for World Cup, but injury ends his Barcelona La Liga race

Yamal's hamstring injury casts doubt on World Cup but ends his La Liga season with Barcelona | Contesto: cronaca

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• Yamal to be fit for World Cup, but injury ends his Barcelona La Liga race

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Lamine Yamal’s participation in the upcoming World Cup with Spain hangs in the balance after the teenage sensation suffered a hamstring injury while scoring the winning penalty in a crucial match. The injury, confirmed by Barcelona’s medical staff on Tuesday, has already ruled him out of the remainder of the La Liga season, dealing a significant blow to the club’s title aspirations. The 17-year-old winger pulled up in visible discomfort immediately after converting the decisive spot-kick during Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid. Subsequent scans revealed a grade two hamstring tear in his right leg, a diagnosis that typically requires a recovery period of four to six weeks. Barcelona officials stated that Yamal will undergo a rehabilitation program under the supervision of the club’s medical team, with his availability for the World Cup, which begins in June, now subject to his progress. Yamal’s absence from Barcelona’s remaining La Liga fixtures—including critical matches against Real Madrid and Sevilla—leaves a void in the team’s attack. The youngster has been a breakout star this season, leading the league in assists and contributing eight goals in 21 appearances. His creative spark and dribbling ability have been central to Barcelona’s push for the title, and coach Xavi Hernández now faces the challenge of reshuffling his forward line without his most dynamic player. The injury also raises questions about the workload placed on teenage players at the highest level. Yamal has started 18 of Barcelona’s 24 league matches and featured heavily for Spain’s national team, including a full 90 minutes in a friendly just days before the Atlético game. Sports medicine experts have long warned that intense schedules increase the risk of muscle injuries in young athletes, and Yamal’s case may reignite debates about player management and fixture congestion. Spain’s national team coach, Luis de la Fuente, has been monitoring the situation closely. While the Spanish federation has not issued an official statement, sources close to the camp indicate that Yamal remains on the preliminary World Cup roster pending a reassessment in three weeks. If he recovers in time,...

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