Barcelona fans face an anxious few days after Lamine Yamal suffered an injury on international duty with Spain.
Martin Zubimendi's late goal in Murcia sealed a 1-0 UEFA Nations League win over Demark to stretch La Roja's unbeaten record in the tournament to three games.
However, the majority of post-match focus rested on Spain's 17-year-old starlet, who was forced off in the closing minutes.
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Lamine Yamal was targeted for some rough treatment by the Danish defenders and Leicester City star Victor Kristiansen has rejected claims it was a deliberate move against the teenager.
Lamine Yamal injury latest
Spain's medical team have assessed Lamine Yamal and he will now return to Barcelona as a precaution, and miss the game with Serbia in Cordoba on October 15.
Lamine Yamal causa baja para el partido ante Serbia.
— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) October 13, 2024
ℹ️ Consulta aquí el parte médico: https://t.co/mTzUY5GCuB #VamosEspaña | #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/6NPtxcVRN9
Details on the injury are scarce, as Lamine Yamal was seen limping down the tunnel at full time, but he is not expected to absent for a prolonged period.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano has indicated the issue is only minor and he will not miss an extended period for Barcelona,
🚨🇪🇸 Lamine Yamal feels better after discomfort last night. It’s not expected to be a serious issue/injury. pic.twitter.com/QmHIbiCJez
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 13, 2024
What did Victor Kristiansen say about Lamine Yamal?
Leicester defender Kristiansen was asked about Denmark's plan to shackle Lamine Yamal in his post-match interview.
As the Danish left-back, Kristiansen was in direct opposition to the La Blaugrana star throughout, with one of his fouls against him resulting in a yellow card.
"I didn't think about whether I would get a yellow card. I just went up to him and said: 'I'm in the fight too. I'm not afraid of you", as per quotes reported by Ekstra Bladet.
"You might be inclined to respect a player like that too much, but when you get the chance to have a good, fair fight, that can do a bit of damage in, you have to take it.
"He's very skilful and very, very good for his young age. He will be one of the best footballers for many years to come."
