FC Barcelona: injured Yamal breathes a huge sigh of relief!

Europe 24 April 2026 at 07:25

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

The worries surrounding Lamine Yamal are easing: injured at the end of the season with FC Barcelona, the Spanish international is now targeting a swift return for the World Cup.

The fear has given way to a sense of relief regarding Lamine Yamal. Sidelined late in the season for FC Barcelona, the young winger should ultimately be fit to compete in the World Cup with the Spanish national team, despite a particularly tight schedule.

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According to estimates, his absence is expected to last around six weeks—a race against time before La Roja's debut in 48 days. It's a short window, but club insiders believe it's enough to allow for a measured return without rushing things.

In the immediate aftermath of his injury, concerns were at their peak.

"It's a very serious injury," he confided to his teammates.

The Catalan club even mentioned a "conservative treatment", raising the specter of surgery, which has ultimately been ruled out for now.

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