Barcelona, the La Liga leaders, suffered an unexpected away loss to Real Sociedad at Anoeta Stadium on Sunday evening. Their second league defeat has disrupted their excellent brief winning streak in La Liga.
On top of that, their teenage sensation Lamine Yamal missed the clash due to an ankle injury and was ruled out from the away trip, following growing concerns over his injury condition that forced him to miss the team’s training session.
Hansi Flick ultimately decided not to risk the winger against Sociedad, who has established his place as their pivotal player this season. Ahead of the match, Flick confirmed that the 17-year-old has ankle problems.
Following the defeat at San Sabastian, Barca’s boss raised doubts about the possibility of his return during the International breaks. “I’m not sure if Lamine will be back after the international break. Nothing is clear yet. As soon as we know we’ll announce it.” he added.
The Bluagrana also confirmed the injury of their winger which he sustained during the UEFA Champions League match against Serbia’s Red Star Belgrade.
The club statement read: “First team player Lamine Yamal sustained a severe contusion in last Wednesday’s game against Red Star Belgrade, over the past few days, he has undergone treatment, but the discomfort has yet to subside. His recovery will determine his availability.”
When will Lamine Yamal return?
Reportedly, Lamine Yamal is set to remain in the treatment room for the next 2 to 3 weeks, he will miss Spain’s UEFA Nations League fixtures scheduled to be played this week. Additionally, Barcelona’s La Liga clash against Celta Vigo after the International Breaks and the Champions League game when they host Ligue 1 side Brest at home at the end of this month.
The 17-year-old has been a sensation this term with 14 goal contributions and started 16 times out of 17 appearances in La Liga and the Champions League. Yamal only made his debut for the club in April 2023 at 15 and has already made 67 appearances for the first team, went to lift the European Championship with Spain earlier this summer.