FC Barcelona: Lamine Yamal in Trouble, Injury Sparks Concern
The past few weeks have been tough for FC Barcelona, and things might be about to get even worse. After a strong start to the season, the team has struggled recently, with disappointing results in La Liga, allowing both Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid to catch up. The latest blow to the club’s fortunes comes in the form of an injury to rising star Lamine Yamal, who hurt his ankle during Barcelona’s 1-0 defeat against Leganés on Sunday evening.
Yamal, who had taken a knock early in the match, continued playing but was substituted 15 minutes from time, visibly in pain and frustration. It was the same right ankle that had been injured earlier in November against Red Star Belgrade, causing him to miss several games. This has led to growing concern at the club, with initial assessments raising fears that the 17-year-old could have reinjured himself.
Barcelona’s coaching staff is particularly worried about the potential for a longer recovery time. Additional tests are scheduled to confirm the severity of the injury, but Yamal is expected to miss next weekend’s crucial clash against Atlético Madrid. There are also concerns over the young prodigy’s physical strain, as he has been playing almost every three days this season, a heavy schedule for someone so young. Coach Hansi Flick may need to reassess how to manage Yamal’s playing time in the coming weeks to prevent further setbacks.
