FIFA World Cup: Spanish giants FC Barcelona have confirmed that teenage winger Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of the season due to a hamstring injury, though he is expected to recover in time for the FIFA World Cup, which is set to commence on 11 June.
In a medical update shared on X, the club said tests revealed an injury in the biceps femoris muscle of his left leg. “The tests carried out have confirmed that first-team player Lamine Yamal has a hamstring injury in his left leg (biceps femoris muscle). 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,” the statement read.
The 18-year-old was helped off the pitch during Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Celta Vigo at Camp Nou on Wednesday night. Yamal suffered the injury just before halftime while taking the penalty that secured the victory. He had won the spot-kick himself after a dazzling run through the opposition defence.
