December 16, (THEWILL) – Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal will miss crucial upcoming matches after sustaining a grade one anterior tibiofibular ligament injury during Saturday’s 1-0 home defeat to Leganes.
The 17-year-old, who was part of Spain’s winning Euro 2024 squad, was substituted with 15 minutes remaining in the match.
Medical tests confirmed the extent of the injury, with the club announcing that Yamal will be out of action for three to four weeks.
This setback means he will miss several important fixtures, including the high-stakes league match against Atletico Madrid this Saturday and the Copa del Rey game at Barbastro.
The injury compounds Barcelona’s recent challenges, coming after the team’s defeat left them in a precarious position at the top of La Liga.
Atletico Madrid are now level with Barcelona on 38 points, with one less game played, while Real Madrid remain just a point behind with a game in hand.
This is not the first ankle issue for the young talent, who previously missed three games last month due to a similar problem.
The recurring injury raises concerns about the teenager’s fitness and potential long-term impact on Barcelona’s season.
Yamal’s absence will be particularly felt during this critical period, with the Spanish Super Cup in January also potentially affected by his recovery timeline.
The young winger has been a key player for Barcelona, and his injury comes at a crucial moment in the season.
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