Barcelona Not Rushing Yamal's Recovery

Barcelona is in no hurry to rush the recovery of their star player, Lamine Yamal, according to Tuesday's edition of the Catalan newspaper "Sport."

The forward sustained a thigh injury while taking a penalty during the first half of last week's 1-0 victory against Celta Vigo in a La Liga match. The Spanish international is set to miss the remainder of the season but is highly likely to be fit to represent Spain at the World Cup in North America this summer.

Barcelona has extensively discussed Yamal's situation with their physiotherapists and the entire medical team. The priority for the Blaugrana remains ensuring Lamine Yamal's full recovery in time for the 2026 World Cup, rather than a hasty treatment that could lead to complications.

Barcelona is adamant about not rushing the 18-year-old Yamal back onto the pitch. The Spanish international might even miss Spain's initial group stage matches at the World Cup to avoid any additional risks concerning his treatment and rehabilitation. The objective for Spain's coaching staff is to have Yamal in peak condition for the knockout stages of the tournament across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.