Lamine Yamal's injury has been a big concern for Barça and a blow for Hansi Flick. The winger from Rocafonda, who started the season in great shapel, suffered an ankle injury that has left him out of action.
Before facing Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena, Lamine Yamal was already suffering from ankle discomfort. The Catalonian club announced that the player would be out for that match, and he didn't even sit on the bench.
Instead, the young striker could be seen alongside Deco and Bojan in the box at the "txuri urdin" stadium. A sensitive loss for Barça in a key match.
The Diagnosis of the Injury and the Estimated Time of Absence
Hours after the match, it was confirmed that Lamine Yamal's injury was more serious than previously anticipated.
The Spanish national team dismissed him for the games against Switzerland and Denmark, diagnosing him with a syndesmosis injury, as happened to Frenkie de Jong. Barça's initial estimate is that Yamal could be out for two to three weeks due to this injury.
Analyzing Syndesmosis: a Complex Injury
Syndesmosis is a complex injury that affects the ligaments that join the tibia and fibula, at the top of the ankle, according to Sport. Alejandro Bayo, osteopath and podiatrist, explained that this structure is crucial for ankle stability.
The grade I syndesmosis injury that Yamal was diagnosed with primarily affects the anterior tibiofibular ligament. In these cases, treatment is usually conservative and recovery time can vary between three and six weeks, depending on the evolution.
What does it Mean to Hansi Flick?
Lamine Yamal's time out is a hard blow for Hansi Flick. The latter will no longer be able to count on his star player for upcoming international matches.
The player is still in the process of recovery. He hasn't yet returned to training with the group, which further complicates the situation for his coach. During a press conference, Flick said that they wouldn't take risks with Yamal and his return would only take place when he is 100% recovered.
The Impact on Barça and the National Team
This setback comes at a crucial time for FC Barcelona, who will be doing without one of its main attacking figures.
Furthermore, Yamal's absence also affects the Spanish team, which will lose a key player for the upcoming games. All eyes will be on the evolution of his injury, hoping for his return as soon as possible.