Barcelona’s recent 1-0 home loss to Leganes was made worse by an injury to star forward Lamine Yamal.
In the 15th minute, Yamal suffered a tough tackle from Neyou, targeting his already fragile right ankle. Despite the clear discomfort, he remained on the field for another 50 minutes, even after receiving medical attention at half-time.
However, Yamal’s performance was far from his usual high standards. He avoided the ball and switched from his usual right-wing role to a less effective central position.
Medical Tests Scheduled
According to Diario AS, Yamal is set to undergo further medical tests on Monday to assess the severity of his ankle injury.
The situation is particularly concerning because he previously suffered a grade one syndesmosis injury to the same ankle during a match against Red Star on November 6.
That injury was expected to sideline him for two to three weeks, causing him to miss crucial fixtures against Real Sociedad, Celta de Vigo, and Brest.
Doubtful for Atletico Madrid Clash
With a crucial match against Atletico Madrid just days away — the last game of 2024 — Barcelona’s hopes of having Yamal back seem uncertain. The club is preparing for the possibility that he may not recover in time, a potential setback given the team’s struggles without him.
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