Overview
- Barcelona said Thursday that tests confirmed a left hamstring injury and that Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the club campaign.
- The club identified damage to the biceps femoris and set a conservative rehab plan, saying he is expected to be ready for the World Cup.
- Yamal converted a first-half penalty against Celta Vigo, then felt pain in his thigh and was substituted in a match later paused about 20 minutes for a fan medical emergency.
- Spain’s schedule gives roughly seven weeks before the opener in Atlanta, and his availability will hinge on how quickly he regains full fitness after rehab.
- Yamal posted an emotional message pledging support for teammates during recovery, and Barcelona’s nine-point LaLiga lead with six games left eases the short-term impact.