Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of the season but is expected to be fit for this summer's World Cup, according to Barcelona. The 18-year-old was forced off during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo after scoring a penalty.
Scans confirmed a hamstring injury to his left leg. Barcelona said he will follow a conservative treatment plan and is expected to be available for the World Cup, which begins on 15 June for Spain against Cape Verde.
The injury occurred as Yamal celebrated his goal, pulling up and signalling to the bench before collapsing. He was replaced by Roony Bardghji.
Spain will be eager to have their teenage star available after he helped them win Euro 2024 and was named young player of the tournament. Spain have won the World Cup only once, in 2010.
Yamal is not the only young talent with a hamstring issue; Chelsea's Brazilian Estevao is also a doubt after a similar injury.
