Spain boss Luis de la Fuente is deep in preparations for this summer’s World Cup but he has a fresh concern with Lamine Yamal having seemingly picked up an injury
Spain have a fresh World Cup worry on their hands with star winger Lamine Yamal picking up a potentially serious injury. The Barcelona winger was expected to play a crucial part for the European champions at this summer’s tournament in the USA, Mexico and Canada.
But he will now undergo tests after picking up an injury in the process of scoring a penalty in the Catalan giants’ slender 1-0 win against Celta Vigo on Wednesday evening.
Speaking after the game, Barcelona boss Hansi Flick said: “We have to wait. We have to see what it is. There is something. He felt it. After the goal, he would not leave the pitch without reason.
“So it’s something. Something happened. Hopefully it’s not so bad, but we have to wait until tomorrow.”
He added: “I think there’s an injury, but we’ll have to wait to see how long he’ll be out. I can’t say anything else. We have to wait. As a coach, you have to manage these things.
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“It’s a shame that Lamine got injured now, but I’m also thinking about Raphinha, [Marc] Bernal, [Andreas] Christensen… Now we have to focus on Getafe. I wouldn’t say I’m upset, I’m thinking about a lot of things. We fought hard.”
Spanish outlet Marca have reported that Yamal has suffered a hamstring tear, which would put the rest of his season, as well as the winger’s place at the World Cup, in significant doubt.
Yamal’s Barcelona and Spain teammate Pedri said: “We just hope that Yamal’s injury is not significant. We still don’t know and I imagine we will need to wait for the medical tests tomorrow, but I’m optimistic because he is young and should get back soon.”
Yamal has enjoyed another sensational season with Barcelona. The 18-year-old has 24 goals and 18 assists in all competitions this term.
That form has taken his side to the verge of the La Liga crown, with Barcelona currently sitting nine points clear of fierce rivals Real Madrid with six games to be played.
Yamal was not the only injury concern that Barcelona picked up against Celta Vigo. Portugal defender Joao Cancelo was also withdrawn in the first half with an apparent muscle injury.
“We hope their injuries are not serious and that they are back with us as soon as possible,” Barcelona goalkeeper Joan García said about those issues.
Spain will take on Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Group H of this summer’s World Cup.
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