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Lamine Yamal Begins Rehab After Season-Ending Hamstring Injury as Barcelona Pull Clear in La Liga

Barcelona protect the 18-year-old with a cautious plan to have him ready for Spain at the World Cup.

Overview

  • Lamine Yamal is out for the rest of Barcelona’s season with a hamstring injury and has started rehab at the Ciutat Esportiva on a conservative 4–6 week plan geared toward World Cup fitness.
  • Barcelona beat Getafe 2-0 to move 11 points clear with five games left, and Hansi Flick told players to hold off on celebrations until the title is secured.
  • Fermín López dedicated his opener to Yamal by copying the winger’s signature celebration, and Yamal responded on Instagram to thank him.
  • Flick said the club will manage the recovery carefully and expressed confidence that Yamal will be ready for the tournament in June.
  • Xavi called Yamal a “soccer genius” comparable to Lionel Messi, while Ruud Gullit and Michael Owen urged the teenager to manage pressure and surround himself with advisors who challenge him.