Lamine Yamal, FC Barcelona\u2019s talented 17-year-old, has been sidelined with an ankle injury since early November, with the club exercising caution regarding his return.<\/p>\n
While Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick expressed hope that Yamal could be available for the upcoming match against Saturday\u2019s opponent, potentially even coming off the bench, he emphasized the importance of a careful recovery.<\/p>\n
Yamal has been integral to Barcelona\u2019s attack this season, contributing 6 goals and 8 assists in just 16 appearances, making his absence deeply felt.Reports from El Chiringuito\u2019s Jos\u00e9 \u00c1lvarez suggest the injury could be more serious than initially thought.<\/p>\n
Described as a ligament issue near the Achilles and fibula, similar to the injury sustained by Frenkie de Jong, Yamal\u2019s injury is classified as grade 1.<\/p>\n
However, the club has not revealed details about De Jong\u2019s condition, leaving some uncertainty.<\/p>\n
Despite the optimistic outlook, Yamal\u2019s attempts to return to training have been hindered by persistent pain, leading the medical team to prioritize his full recovery to avoid a repeat of the setbacks seen with De Jong\u2019s rushed return.<\/p>\n
Barcelona is focusing on protecting Yamal\u2019s long-term health, even if it means delaying his return to the pitch. Fans will need to stay tuned for further updates as the young star works towards a full recovery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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