Barcelona has confirmed that their prodigious young talent, Lamine Yamal, suffered a hamstring strain while on international duty with Spain. The 17-year-old winger, who has been a revelation for the Catalan giants this season, was forced to leave the Spain national team following their 1-0 victory over Denmark in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday.
Following the injury, Yamal underwent tests that revealed a strain in his left hamstring, a setback that will unfortunately see him miss Spain’s upcoming Nations League clash against Serbia on Tuesday. However, Barcelona is confident that the injury is minor and that the young star will be back in action soon. They have stated that Yamal will be out until he fully recovers, but he is expected to be available for crucial upcoming matches against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on October 23rd and the highly anticipated “clasico” against Real Madrid three days later.
Yamal’s absence will be a blow for Spain, who had high hopes of him making a significant impact in their Nations League campaign. He was a key figure in Spain’s triumph at the 2023 European Championship, showcasing his immense potential on the international stage. To replace Yamal, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has called up Atletico Madrid’s Rodrigo Riquelme.
Despite the setback, the 17-year-old’s quick recovery is expected, as he has quickly become an integral part of Barcelona’s attacking lineup. He has already impressed with 5 goals in 11 appearances for the club this season. With his talent and potential, Yamal will undoubtedly be a force to be reckoned with in the future, and his return to the pitch is eagerly awaited by Barcelona fans worldwide.