Barcelona‘s Yamal Suffers Pubic Bone Injury Setback [UPDATE]
Barcelona, Spain - October 16, 2024 – Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has experienced a recurrence of a pubic bone injury, just weeks after returning to play following an initial absence. The club confirmed today that the 16-year-old will be sidelined for an estimated two to three weeks, impacting both Barcelona’s upcoming La Liga schedule and the Spanish national team’s World Cup qualifying matches.
Yamal initially sustained the injury during the recent international break with Spain, causing him to miss four Barcelona fixtures.He made a brief return as a substitute against Real Sociedad San Sebastian last weekend and started in Wednesday’s match against Paris Saint-Germain. However, reports from Mundo Deportivo indicated the young player was again experiencing “serious” pain in the same area, prompting further evaluation. This latest setback casts doubt on his availability for crucial upcoming games and raises concerns about managing the workload of a rapidly developing talent.
Barcelona officially announced the injury renewal at 16:35 local time, stating Yamal will miss the October 20th match against Sevilla. The club also confirmed he will not join the Spanish national team for their October qualifying matches against Georgia and Bulgaria. This decision is widely interpreted as a proactive measure to prevent further strain on the player and allow for a more complete recovery.
The timing of the injury is especially sensitive, as Spain is heavily favored in both of their upcoming World cup qualifying contests. While Yamal’s absence will be noted, the team is expected to cope without him given the strength of the squad. Barcelona will hope for a full recovery before their match against Girona following the international break.
