FC Barcelona is increasingly worried about a nagging injury affecting Lamine Yamal, fearing a repeat of the fitness issues that plagued other overplayed young talents at the club.
A significant concern is growing within the Barcelona medical and coaching staff over the persistent, nagging hip flexor injury affecting teenage forward Lamine Yamal, according to reporting.
The “massive fear” surrounding the issue is not its immediate severity, but the potential long-term damage if the 17-year-old star is not granted sufficient rest during this crucial growth phase of his career.
Yamal has been managing discomfort stemming from an issue first reported weeks ago, but the constant demands of club and international football have reportedly prevented full recovery.
Club medical sources, speaking anonymously due to the sensitivity of the player’s age, emphasized that rushing him could compromise his future.
“The worry is not missing a few games now, but losing him for several months or even years down the line,” one source was quoted as saying.
“He is still developing physically, and constantly stressing an inflamed joint could lead to chronic tendinopathy. It requires caution.”
Coach Xabi Alonso has faced intense pressure to deploy Yamal due to his instant impact and the team’s need for offensive spark.
However, the report suggests Barcelona’s hierarchy is now leaning toward a more conservative approach, prioritizing the player’s career longevity over immediate results.
This could mean a period of structured rest, sidelining the winger for several key fixtures this month to ensure the injury fully heals and mitigating the risk of future complications.