Barcelona secured a 1-0 LaLiga victory over Celta Vigo on Wednesday, but the win came at a potential cost with 18-year-old Lamine Yamal suffering a suspected torn hamstring. Yamal scored the match's only goal from a penalty in the 40th minute, slotting home before immediately collapsing and calling for medical assistance. Replays showed him clutching his hamstring, and despite walking off the pitch unaided, he was replaced by Roony Bardghji just before halftime. Club sources told ESPN the injury is likely a hamstring tear, with scans scheduled for Thursday to determine the severity and recovery timeline.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed the concern, saying, "There is something. He felt it. After the goal, he would not leave the pitch without reason." Midfielder Pedri expressed hope for a swift recovery, stating, "Hopefully Lamine will only miss a few weeks." The club also lost João Cancelo to a right leg muscle injury in the 24th minute. Yamal, set to make his World Cup debut for Spain against Cape Verde on June 15, has been a key figure for both club and country this season. His potential absence could impact Barcelona's title push and Spain's summer campaign if the injury sidelines him long-term.
Lamine Yamal scored and left in the same moment, his celebration cut short by a hamstring injury that may end his season. If scans confirm a severe tear, Barcelona loses its most dynamic attacker at a critical stage, and Spain's World Cup plans face an early disruption. No Nigerian or African player featured in the match or related developments.
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