Sources: Barcelona fear Lamine Yamal suffered torn hamstring
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Key Points:
- Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal suffered a suspected torn hamstring during their LaLiga win over Celta Vigo, raising concerns about his availability for the rest of the season and the upcoming World Cup with Spain.
- Yamal scored the only goal via a penalty but had to leave the match immediately after due to the injury, with scans scheduled to determine the severity.
- Barcelona also lost defender João Cancelo to a muscle injury in the same match, compounding the club's injury worries as they lead LaLiga by nine points with six games remaining.
- Despite the injury, teammates and coach expressed hope for a quick recovery, emphasizing Yamal's youth and resilience.
- Yamal has been a key player this season with 24 goals and 17 assists in 45 appearances, making his potential absence a significant blow to Barcelona's title ambitions and Spain's World Cup plans.
