The tests that the young Barcelona winger has undergone have confirmed that he has a sprain in his right ankle.

Following a painful loss to Leganés, Barcelona faces another blow with the injury to Lamine Yamal. The winger underwent medical tests on Monday morning to assess the damage caused by Neyou’s tackle. The tests confirmed a sprain in his right ankle, ruling him out for three to four weeks.
Club Statement on X (formerly Twitter):
“First team player Lamine Yamal suffered a trauma to his right ankle during yesterday’s match against CD Leganés. Tests conducted this morning have revealed a grade 1 injury to the anterior tibiofibular ligament. He is expected to be out for approximately 3-4 weeks.”
This is not the first time Lamine has suffered an injury to this area. On November 6, in a game against Red Star, he sustained a blow to his right ankle, resulting in a grade 1 syndesmosis injury with an initial recovery estimate of two to three weeks. However, his recovery stretched to three weeks, during which he missed matches against Real Sociedad, Celta Vigo, and Brest. Given these recurring issues and the extended recovery time, Barcelona’s medical team is exercising extreme caution. The club is keen to avoid any risks, especially after Frenkie de Jong’s recurring right ankle injury last season, which sidelined him for nearly five months.
Lamine was visibly affected during the match against Leganés, beginning with Neyou’s challenge in the 15th minute, which caused an awkward twist to his right ankle. Although he managed to stay on the pitch until the 74th minute, his physical condition was clearly compromised. He even requested to be substituted twice in the first half before continuing, only to be replaced by Gavi later in the game. His absence comes at a critical time for Barcelona, as the team has secured only five of the last 18 points in La Liga.
Which games will Lamine Yamal miss?
This means he will miss the crucial clash against Atlético Madrid next Saturday, as well as the Copa del Rey match against Barbastro on January 4. His participation in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Athletic Club on January 8 is also in doubt.
Tactical options for Flick
Without Lamine Yamal, coach Hansi Flick faces a tough decision ahead of the Atlético match. He could push Dani Olmo to the left wing and deploy Raphinha on the right, with either Gavi or Pablo Torre as the attacking midfielder. Alternatively, Olmo could operate as the attacking midfielder, with Ferran Torres taking over on the left wing.
This injury adds another layer of complexity to a pivotal moment in Barcelona’s season.
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Nebbioruz
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yamal
JUST_MEE
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This can be a perfect team to go
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flick should try this out against atletico
JUST_MEE
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Flick tactics doesn't fit Gavi, I wish we can swap him with Rashford or Genarcho
yeah, that's true.
Tabenrtyz
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althletico Madrid can be in their last form when they bother with Barcelona they submit
Lesbckmptz
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ATM will eat you guys
Tiyaistuyz
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Barcelona don’t have goalkeeper iñaki peña is an mess
vopkprty
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with or without lamine yamal ATM will come strong and win the game
lumabimotz
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quick recovery starboi
Jamesonsinkamba
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I told them not to compare this guy with Messi,,,, at least u all can see the result of comparing human being with demon... Get well soon and be Ur best lamine yalma not Messi.......... 💯 💯 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
see for what you have talking about 👉
23afr
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I told them not to compare this guy with Messi,,,, at least u all can see the result of comparing human being with demon... Get well soon and be Ur best lamine yalma not Messi.......... 💯 💯 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
Lawadeiuyz
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may u never be like ansu
Zobcdeiko
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Mumu
😂😂😂😂 don't call me mumu, Gavi is not playing any game for flick. you know the truth
bokdknpu
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quick recover young winger, let our coach give roll ansu fati improve
VISCA_EL_BARCAA
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This can be a perfect team to go
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Pedri ain't a 10 bro.. torre should play on the left olmo as the 10. gavi ain't fit to start yet
AFerusmc6546
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Flick tactics doesn't fit Gavi, I wish we can swap him with Rashford or Genarcho
Mumu
Noaadkprtu
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Which I thought Flick will substitute Yamal after he manage finished the first half bcos he is showing some sign already
coobceostu
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i always reasons something , when even people thing barca will lose that is when we win without no stress ..... that Athletico Madrid match ,barca will win ...even barca finish third or second in this calendar year ,so far we are still in that 3track is not over till is over .
by force hope
Zobcdeiko
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Flick tactics doesn't fit Gavi, I wish we can swap him with Rashford or Genarcho
Aaronpauljr
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This is very bad😭😭 Get well ❤️🩹 soon my boy.
Juhciklrz
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This can be a perfect team to go
phemoranking
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i always reasons something , when even people thing barca will lose that is when we win without no stress ..... that Athletico Madrid match ,barca will win ...even barca finish third or second in this calendar year ,so far we are still in that 3track is not over till is over .
viwbelptuy
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the point is that there's so much pressure on the poor lad. And this is borne out of the fact that there's a corresponding over reliance on his hence the persistent injuries. Besides the referees who are supposed to protect him are also leaving up to expectations.
Leccdkorsz
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Barcelona has taken us back to default I was very angry because they missed a lot of clear chances. I don't know why we always start powerfully and later lose focus.
Annieboi
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Barcelona getting it hard from the poor officiating our players are been heavily tackled but those bastard ref overlooked
bohanptuy
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oh no..🤦🏻♂️ we have Atletico Madrid match upcoming without him would be a big problem, just like in November without lamine we were losing this time again it will repeat, bro was too important for the team I hope he would quickly recover