Lamine Yamal, FC Barcelona’s talented 17-year-old, has been sidelined with an ankle injury since early November, with the club exercising caution regarding his return.
While Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick expressed hope that Yamal could be available for the upcoming match against Saturday’s opponent, potentially even coming off the bench, he emphasized the importance of a careful recovery.
Yamal has been integral to Barcelona’s attack this season, contributing 6 goals and 8 assists in just 16 appearances, making his absence deeply felt.Reports from El Chiringuito’s José Álvarez suggest the injury could be more serious than initially thought.
Described as a ligament issue near the Achilles and fibula, similar to the injury sustained by Frenkie de Jong, Yamal’s injury is classified as grade 1.
However, the club has not revealed details about De Jong’s condition, leaving some uncertainty.
Despite the optimistic outlook, Yamal’s attempts to return to training have been hindered by persistent pain, leading the medical team to prioritize his full recovery to avoid a repeat of the setbacks seen with De Jong’s rushed return.
Barcelona is focusing on protecting Yamal’s long-term health, even if it means delaying his return to the pitch. Fans will need to stay tuned for further updates as the young star works towards a full recovery.
