Overview
- Barcelona disclosed Thursday that tests show the 18-year-old has a left biceps femoris hamstring injury and will follow conservative treatment, ruling him out for the rest of the club season yet targeting the 2026 World Cup.
- Lamine Yamal was hurt after winning and converting a first-half penalty in a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo on Wednesday at Camp Nou, then was replaced by Roony Bardghji.
- Full-back João Cancelo also left the match with a thigh problem and remains under evaluation, adding to late-season fitness concerns for Hansi Flick’s side.
- Barcelona hold a nine-point LaLiga lead with six games left, including an El Clásico on May 10, so the champions must balance closing out the title with safeguarding key players.
- Hamstring injuries vary widely by grade and location and carry a notable risk of relapse, which helps explain the club’s cautious plan as Spain maps June World Cup preparations.