Barcelona have confirmed an injury setback for teenage star Lamine Yamal.
The 17-year-old has returned to Catalonia after being released from Spain duty ahead of their UEFA Nations League clash with Serbia on October 15.
He was forced off in the closing minutes of Spain's 1-0 midweek win over Denmark, after coming in for some rough treatment from the Danish defence, as Martin Zubimendi's goal sealed a late victory for La Roja.
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Danish star Victor Kristiansen rejected speculation over a deliberate targeting of Lamine Yamal but Barcelona fans are concerned.
An MRI scan confirmed no major damage to his hamstring, as he headed back to Barcelona, but his club have since issued a fresh update.
As per an official statement, further tests have confirmed an 'overload in the hamstring of the left thigh' with a vague point on a return to training 'depending on his progress'.
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Las pruebas realizadas esta mañana a Lamine Yamal han confirmado que tiene una sobrecarga en el isquiotibial del muslo izquierdo. El tiempo de regreso a los entrenamientos vendrá marcado por su evolución. pic.twitter.com/9A8HtRVugl
Barcelona were initially confident of having their teen sensation fit for a La Liga return against Sevilla on October 20, but that could now be at risk.
Widespread reports in Spain indicate it is not a long-term issue, but Hansi Flick could give him an extra rest, despite his importance to the team.
On the back of winning Euro 2024 with Spain over the summer, Lamine Yamal has stormed into the start of the 2024/25 season, with five goals and five assists for Barcelona so far.
