Particle.news
Download on the App Store
65 ARTICLES
·
last mo.

Barcelona Rules Lamine Yamal Out for Season With Hamstring Injury, World Cup Return Expected

Medical guidance points to a careful recovery to reduce the high risk of a hamstring relapse before Spain names its World Cup squad.

Image
Image
Lamine Yamal manquera le reste de la saison avec le FC Barcelone. [Urbanandsport / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP]
Image

Overview

  • Lamine Yamal, who went down after converting a penalty against Celta Vigo on Wednesday, suffered a left hamstring injury.
  • Barcelona disclosed Thursday that scans showed a biceps femoris lesion in his left leg, set a conservative rehab plan, and ruled him out for the rest of the club season.
  • The club said he is expected to be ready for the World Cup in mid‑June, though he will miss the May 10 Clasico and any return will follow medical checkpoints.
  • Spanish media quoted Dr. Pedro Luis Ripoll warning that this type of hamstring injury has about a 30% recurrence rate, which argues for a slow ramp‑up before Spain’s June 15 opener.
  • Yamal told fans on Instagram this is “just a pause” and that he will come back stronger, while coach Hansi Flick said Friday he expects the 18‑year‑old to return well prepared.