Barcelona's Lamine Yamal to Miss Spain's World Cup Qualifiers with Groin Injury
Lamine Yamal, Barcelona's star forward, has been sidelined for two to three weeks due to a groin injury aggravation.
The injury resurfaced after Barcelona's 2-1 Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain, forcing Yamal to miss Sunday's La Liga match...
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal is out for two to three weeks with a groin injury, the club announced. The 18-year-old winger's absence will be felt in Spain's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Georgia on October 11 and Bulgaria on October 14.
Yamal's groin problem resurfaced after Barcelona's 2-1 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. This latest setback has sparked tension between Barcelona and the Spanish national team, with Barcelona coach Hansi Flick criticizing Spain for not taking better care of their players. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente fired back, saying Flick should have more empathy given his experience coaching a national team.
The injury is particularly unfortunate timing for Yamal, who had just returned from a three-week layoff and played the full 90 minutes against PSG. His absence will also impact Barcelona's upcoming match against Sevilla on Sunday. Yamal has been a key player for Barcelona this season, scoring two goals in five appearances.
Lamine Yamal's latest injury setback has reignited concerns over his availability, with the winger having already missed four games this season. The injury initially occurred during Spain's international matches in September, sparking a dispute between Barcelona and the Spanish national team.
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The discomfort in the pubic area that player Lamine Yamal has been experiencing has reappeared after the match against PSG. He will be out for the Sevilla game, and the estimated recovery time is 2-3 weeks. pic.twitter.com/zFLebl67k5
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick publicly criticized Spain's handling of Yamal's injury, suggesting the national team should prioritize player welfare. His comments drew a sharp response from Spain coach Luis de la Fuente, who appeared to take umbrage at Flick's remarks.
The tension highlights the challenges clubs and national teams face in managing player workloads and injuries. Yamal's recurring issues are a concern for both Barcelona and Spain as they navigate a packed schedule.
Spain's coach, Luis de la Fuente, responded to Hansi Flick's comments, expressing surprise at the Barcelona manager's remarks. De la Fuente noted that Flick, having coached a national team, should have shown more empathy towards his peers.
Lamine Yamal's injury setback comes at a particularly difficult time. The young winger had just returned from a three-week layoff and played the full match against Paris Saint-Germain, helping Barcelona secure a 2-1 loss. However, his groin issue has flared up again, ruling him out for two to three weeks.
This latest setback means Yamal will miss Spain's World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria, as well as Barcelona's upcoming La Liga match against Sevilla. His absence will be a significant blow to both teams, given his impressive form this season.
“The groin problem for Lamine Yamal has returned following the game against PSG. The player will miss (Sunday's) game against Sevilla and his recovery time is estimated at 2-3 weeks,” Barcelona said in a statement.
Lamine Yamal has made 4 appearances for Barcelona this season, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists in La Liga.
Here's a breakdown of his performance:
- Goals: 2 goals in 4 matches, with an average of 0.6 goals per 90 minutes
- Assists: 3 assists in 4 matches, with an average of 0.89 assists per 90 minutes
- Goal Involvement: 5 goal contributions (2 goals + 3 assists) in 4 matches, averaging 1.49 goal involvements per 90 minutes
- Minutes Played: 302 minutes in 4 matches, with an average of 76 minutes per match
His impressive performance has placed him among the top scorers and assist providers in La Liga this season.
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