Lamine Yamal Sidelined for Up to a Month
Barcelona confirms Lamine Yamal's injury, ruling him out for 3–4 weeks due to a grade one ankle sprain sustained in the Leganes match.
Barcelona has confirmed that Lamine Yamal will be unavailable for three to four weeks following a grade one sprain to his ankle ligaments. This injury occurred during the recent match against Leganes, where Yamal was substituted in the 75th minute after enduring the injury for a significant portion of the game.
As a result, Yamal will miss the upcoming crucial fixture against Atletico Madrid. This development poses a challenge for coach Hansi Flick, who is striving to stabilize the team's performance amid recent inconsistent results, including only one victory in the last six league matches.
The club is hopeful for Yamal's return in time for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Athletic Bilbao. However, if his recovery extends to four weeks, his participation in the final on January 12th remains uncertain.