Injured Lamine Yamal ‘expected to be fit’ for World Cup

Lamine Yamal, the Spain forward, will miss the rest of Barcelona’s season after sustaining a hamstring injury, but is anticipated to recover in time for the upcoming World Cup. The 18-year-old player, who has scored 24 goals in all competitions for the Catalan giants this term, suffered the injury during a match against Celta Vigo.

In the 40th minute of the 1–0 home win over Celta Vigo, Yamal put Barcelona ahead with a penalty. However, he quickly signaled to the bench before collapsing, clutching his left hamstring. Medical personnel rushed to assist him, and he was carried directly to the tunnel. The club confirmed the injury on Thursday, noting that Yamal will undergo a conservative treatment approach and is set to return for the World Cup.

Barcelona, the reigning La Liga champions, are currently leading the league table with a nine-point advantage over Real Madrid. The team faces their rivals at home on 10 May as one of six remaining fixtures.

Spain’s World Cup征程 begins in Group H with a clash against Cape Verde on 15 June, followed by matches against Saudi Arabia and Uruguay on 21 and 27 June respectively. Fans can stay updated with BBC Sport for the latest news and insights.