Yamal out of the game for the end of the year?

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Published on Dec 16, 2024 at 12:15 p.m. par

Abdel Maarous

FC Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal could miss the end of the year with an ankle injury.

The FC Barcelona suffered an unexpected defeat on Sunday against Leganes (0-1) in La Liga. This meeting revealed worrying flaws, both on a collective level and in injury management. The premature exit of Lamine Yamal added an even darker note to this poor performance.

A repeated blow to a weakened ankle

With 5 goals and 10 assists in 15 appearances in La LigaLamine Yamal is a key piece in Hansi Flick’s squad. However, his health is beginning to raise growing concerns.

Injured in the first minutes after heavy contact, Yamal tried to continue before giving way to the 75e minute. He was visibly suffering from persistent ankle pain. This area was already affected during Barça's victory againstRed Star Belgrade (5-2) in the Champions League.

According to the daily Sport, this new alert could indicate a relapse. The previous pain had already required three weeks of rest in November.

A calendar threatened for the end of the year

Yamal's medical situation raises concerns within the FC Barcelona medical staff. If the examinations scheduled for Monday confirm a worsening of the injury, his absence could extend until the end of 2024.

This would represent a hard blow for the club, engaged in a tight fight in La Liga. Barça cannot afford to lose such a valuable offensive asset at a time when crucial deadlines are multiplying. The Blaugrana's next match will be against Atlético Madrid. The club from the Spanish capital is second in the La Liga standings behind Barça. Diego Simeone's men hold the same number of points as FC Barcelona but with a game in hand.