Lamine Yamal, the immense worry after his injury

Barça took another step towards the Spanish champion title. Following Real Madrid’s victory over Alaves (2-1), Barça imitated their best enemy by winning 1-0 against Celta Vigo. This allowed them to maintain a nine-point lead over Real Madrid with six games left.

The Blaugrana sealed their victory just before half-time with a penalty scored by Lamine Yamal. But the joy was short-lived for the Barça players. Because on the play, the Catalan prodigy injured his thigh and had to leave the field, replaced by Roony Bardghji.

And in Spain, concern is growing. “General Alert”, AS titled on Thursday. “It is clear to everyone that his participation in the match against Real Madrid (on May 10) is currently compromised,” added the Madrid newspaper. According to Mundo Deportivo, “the initial exams indicate that he is suffering from a tear in his left hamstring and suggest that he could be out for at least five weeks.”

Will he be ready for the World Cup?

The exact nature of his injury and the duration of his unavailability should be known during the day. “He will undergo additional medical examinations in the coming hours to determine the extent of his physical problems, but the initial impressions are not good,” explained Sport, for whom “the images of Lamine leaving the field are causing serious concerns.”

For many, Lamine Yamal is not expected to play again until the end of the season. At least not with Barça. However, the Spanish international is expected to be recovered in time for the World Cup, which begins in less than 50 days.