Barcelona have lost their main source of creativity for one of the most crucial games of the season after Lamine Yamal was ruled out with an ankle ligament sprain on Monday. The 17-year-old was injured at the time.
According to Sport, Lamine Yamal was not 100% fit last month. Since returning from an initial ankle injury suffered in early November, Lamine Yamal had improved considerably, but he was not completely without pain. His desire to help the team caused him to force the issue.
Against Leganes, Lamine Yamal was asked at the break if he was fit to continue, and said he was, but Hansi Flick and assistant Marcus Sorg only substituted him in the 75th minute. Now Lamine Yamal will approach the ankle problem much more carefully.
Given the example of Frenkie de Jong, who has yet to rediscover his form eight months after his last ankle injury, the 17-year-old will ensure he makes a full recovery this time and may even add extra time to his recovery. His participation in the Spanish Super Cup, in the semi-final against Athletic Club on January 8, is unlikely at this point.
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