Barcelona star Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of the domestic season due to a hamstring injury but is expected to be available for this summer’s World Cup, the club announced on Thursday.
The 18-year-old suffered the injury to his left hamstring while scoring a penalty in Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Celta Vigo in La Liga on Wednesday. He limped off with the help of the club’s medical staff and had to be substituted.
Tests on Thursday confirmed that Yamal has suffered a hamstring injury in his left leg. “The player will follow a conservative treatment plan. He will miss the remainder of the league season but is expected to be available for the World Cup,” a Barcelona statement read.
Yamal has been in outstanding form for Barcelona this season, scoring 16 goals and providing 11 assists in 28 La Liga games, while adding another six goals and four assists in 10 Champions League appearances.
He is also a key player for Spain, having been named young player of the tournament after their Euro 2024 triumph. He has six goals in 25 appearances for the national side.
While Spain expect to have him available for the World Cup, which begins on June 11, Barcelona will have to complete their La Liga title hunt without him. Wednesday’s win over Celta Vigo put them nine points clear of second-placed Real Madrid with six games remaining. They were eliminated from the Champions League in the quarter-finals by Atletico Madrid.
