Lamine Yamal: Barcelona takes every precaution with their young star
Lamine Yamal, the prodigy of FC Barcelona, is currently sidelined due to an ankle injury that occurred in early November. At just 17 years old, Yamal has already become a key player in Barcelona’s attack, with 6 goals and 8 assists in 16 matches this season. His absence, though unfortunate, has led the club to exercise extreme caution.
Before the Champions League match against Brest, which Barcelona won 3-0, coach Hansi Flick confirmed that Yamal would be unavailable again. However, he expressed hope that the young talent might return as early as the following weekend against Las Palmas, potentially from the bench. The club, fully aware of the importance of managing the injury, wants to avoid rushing his return.
Yamal’s injury, a pain in the ligament between the Achilles tendon and the fibula, is classified as grade 1. However, this situation brings back memories of Frenkie de Jong’s injury last season. After being rushed back for a Clasico, De Jong suffered a severe relapse, sidelining him for several months. Barcelona does not want to make the same mistake with Yamal and is opting for complete rest to ensure a safe recovery.
The club is doing everything it can to protect the future of its young star, believing that he must return fully fit to continue shining at the highest level.
