Barca receives bad news as Lamine Yamal suffers another injury

After losing to PSG in the Champions League, Barca has been hit with bad news again as Lamine Yamal appears to have a slight injury, casting doubt on his availability for this weekend's match.

According to the latest information from Mundo Deportivo, the young talent Lamine Yamal has once again encountered an issue with the top of his foot and is at risk of missing the upcoming Sevilla vs. Barcelona game this weekend. This is unfortunate news for coach Hansi Flick, who had just welcomed back the 18-year-old prodigy after nearly a month of injury treatment.

Lamine Yamal left the field limping during the Champions League loss to PSG, suffering pain in the exact spot that forced him to miss four consecutive matches last month. Although he had just returned in the game against Real Sociedad and started against PSG, the intense playing time seems to have triggered a recurrence of his injury.

Currently, Barcelona is keeping details about Yamal’s condition confidential and it remains uncertain whether he will travel with the team to the Sanchez Pizjuan stadium. Even if he is listed to play, the chances of Yamal getting on the pitch are slim, as the coaching staff does not want to risk the health of this promising 18-year-old, who is seen as a key hope for the attack.

Not only Barcelona but also the Spanish national team could be affected. Yamal was recently called up by coach Luis de la Fuente for the upcoming matches against Georgia and Bulgaria this month. However, if he misses the Sevilla game, it is likely he will also have to withdraw from La Roja’s squad. Barcelona and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) are maintaining close communication to monitor his situation carefully.

With Raphinha still sidelined due to injury, Yamal’s absence would significantly weaken Barca’s attack. Coach Flick might have to consider rotation options, possibly deploying Ferran Torres or Rashford on the right wing. This presents a challenging dilemma as Barcelona needs a victory to maintain their position in the La Liga race.