Lamine Yamal has vowed to be even better for Barcelona next season after he was ruled out for the rest of the campaign with a hamstring injury.
Yamal sustained the issue during Barcelona's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo on Wednesday, moments after opening the scoring at Camp Nou for Hansi Flick's side.
The 18-year-old is expected to return to fitness in time for Spain's World Cup campaign this summer, but will miss the remainder of the Blaugrana's LaLiga run-in.
Yamal has netted 16 top-flight goals this season, with only David Villa in 2010-11 (18) scoring more for Barcelona in a single season in the competition in the 21st century among all of their Spanish players.
He has also completed more dribbles (133) than any other player in the division this term, while only Real Betis' Pablo Fornals (73) has created more chances than Yamal's 72.
"This injury is keeping me off the pitch just when I wanted to be there the most, and it hurts more than I can put into words," Yamal said in a post on Instagram.
"It hurts not to be able to fight alongside my team-mates, not to be able to help when the team needs me. But I believe in them and I know they'll give their all in every match.
"I'll be there, even if it's from the sidelines, supporting, cheering and pushing them on, just like one of the boys.
"This isn't the end, it's just a break. I'll come back stronger, more eager than ever, and next season will be better."
Barcelona have six games remaining in their season, all of which come in LaLiga, as they look on course to retain their top-flight crown over Clasico rivals Real Madrid.
After their win over Celta, Flick's men boast a nine-point advantage at the summit, though they do have to play Los Blancos in a mouth-watering clash on May 10.
However, the Opta supercomputer has assigned them an overwhelming probability of being crowned champions, with their chances rated at 97.7%.
Spain's World Cup campaign starts on June 15 against Cape Verde, while they will also face Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in the group stage.
Bahekosty
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sometime it's a God's plan for his protection to not miss the world cup...Roony Badji also need playing time...Barcelona must learn not to depend more on Yamal...just look at Raphinha...when he's Barcelona is also out of form...they must get rid of some players the likes of Gavi and get Alvarez who could transform the lineup to 442 incase of any great winger's absence,
*when Raphinha is out then it's obvious that Barcelona's form drops...
Bahekosty
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sometime it's a God's plan for his protection to not miss the world cup...Roony Badji also need playing time...Barcelona must learn not to depend more on Yamal...just look at Raphinha...when he's Barcelona is also out of form...they must get rid of some players the likes of Gavi and get Alvarez who could transform the lineup to 442 incase of any great winger's absence,
yocacikotu
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this should a lesson for you because you did played over carry in the pitch even we needed a win please take correction
coycdeintu
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lamine lamal
AYuszonic
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Speedy recovery Yamal, we'll miss you!
bicblnopuy
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we await you next season
wohacdnop
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this boy rudeness and attitude brought him that injury flick wanted to be managing him by substituting and resting him in less important games but the boy shouted at the old man. come back stronger young man arguably with olise the best right wingers now
You are biased and jealous of the young man's success... Sorry for you
mirin
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get well soon big boy...lamine yamal
Lekcdlmrsy
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Am sorry my friend and my boy
KeamPen
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You are a disgrace to humanity, you need to visit the hospital, because state of madness is hard to comprehend. You are like a blind man leading another blind man, take it or jump to the lagoon, your generation is doomed for life. bastard!
So how’s that Yamal fault? What has he done wrong to you to hate on kids?
Ferdous22
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He will surely come back stronger. He has become mature and determined.
omochris
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No be by mouth ooo!!!
AFerpHoL9516
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For sure and he’ll torment defenders again and again. Come Back stronger 🔥
Shugarzizzle
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this boy rudeness and attitude brought him that injury flick wanted to be managing him by substituting and resting him in less important games but the boy shouted at the old man. come back stronger young man arguably with olise the best right wingers now
Well it doesn’t even concern your papa if he’s stubborn did the coach complain to you
Shugarzizzle
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Looka this fool, I'm sure you get no idea about football.
Just shut up fool and focus anyhow on your team must you talk about yamal
Shugarzizzle
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This will be your end, overrated idiot
Is this not too much for the little guy and he doesn’t even know about your existence so why are you hating You can do better mad man
HuNcHotallguy123
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You are a disgrace to humanity, you need to visit the hospital, because state of madness is hard to comprehend. You are like a blind man leading another blind man, take it or jump to the lagoon, your generation is doomed for life. bastard!
You’re mad you’re a hater stop hating so you can be happy and successful in what you do silly
OluwaseyiJohn
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this boy rudeness and attitude brought him that injury flick wanted to be managing him by substituting and resting him in less important games but the boy shouted at the old man. come back stronger young man arguably with olise the best right wingers now
Your foolishness is on high level
Cuybcklpru
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Look at this bitter rubbish of a human being hating on an 18 year old
You are a disgrace to humanity, you need to visit the hospital, because state of madness is hard to comprehend. You are like a blind man leading another blind man, take it or jump to the lagoon, your generation is doomed for life. bastard!
Hehbcemosz
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This will be your end, overrated idiot
May the disaster that will ruin your entire families befall U now and forever. Amen!
Hritangshu93
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Villa could have netted many more ......but in those days Messi was literally going past everyone and finishing everything......
haccelnorz
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Yamai may the God of host grant you a speedy recovered from that injury and come back to save Baca.
KELVIN_MKONO
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This will be your end, overrated idiot
Thats too personal you broke or something!? need help?
EdcMascot
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This will be your end, overrated idiot
Guy you have a bitter heart I must tell you
EdcMascot
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this boy rudeness and attitude brought him that injury flick wanted to be managing him by substituting and resting him in less important games but the boy shouted at the old man. come back stronger young man arguably with olise the best right wingers now
Why are you talking like this
سردارایوب۔اکاخیل
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Spain national management issue a fake news of yamal fake injury so that to prevent him from injury and give him time to prepare for World cup
سردارایوب۔اکاخیل
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no balloon d or this season also
Vuseostyz
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This will be your end, overrated idiot
Look at this bitter rubbish of a human being hating on an 18 year old
Cuybcklpru
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This will be your end, overrated idiot
vuhbdknrsu
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we're all your fans lamine yamal
Sekadnpru
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u are so foolish u want rest him on Match against celta Vigo when Madrid already won their match. the injury is not player or coach fault. can't u see the challenge from the defender that cause the penalty.
Looka this fool, I'm sure you get no idea about football.
besbklrz
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this boy rudeness and attitude brought him that injury flick wanted to be managing him by substituting and resting him in less important games but the boy shouted at the old man. come back stronger young man arguably with olise the best right wingers now
u are so foolish u want rest him on Match against celta Vigo when Madrid already won their match. the injury is not player or coach fault. can't u see the challenge from the defender that cause the penalty.
wowadrsyz
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this boy rudeness and attitude brought him that injury flick wanted to be managing him by substituting and resting him in less important games but the boy shouted at the old man. come back stronger young man arguably with olise the best right wingers now
wukabckmry
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He’s going to comeback saying “we’re bringing the UCL to the Camp nou next season” 😂😂
Una Sha no get sense
samyzane
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Take it easy brother.
moccekmpt
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mo
Buadipst
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Trust he will!
AFersoKI1753
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He’s going to comeback saying “we’re bringing the UCL to the Camp nou next season” 😂😂
Dancdinry
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rest well my brother u need it and you earn it
Lion-El-MessiBarca
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I won't give any more attitude when the coach is trying to manage his minutes.
Puzbdelop
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Visca Barca !
Dapceksy
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Love you lamine