- Yamal sidelined from Spain national team duty due to pubalgia problem
- The Catalan forward is unwilling to undergo surgery
- Doctors instruct the young star to focus on recovery, avoid media scrutiny
Barcelona gears to develop a comprehensive recuperation plan for Lamine Yamal as the club races against time to prepare him for the forthcoming Champions League match against Chelsea.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the 18-year-old forward is currently sidelined from Spain national team duty and is on a limited training regimen due to a pubalgia problem.
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While club officials maintain they will not rush the teenager back to full fitness, his limited return to group training sessions this week has reportedly raised hopes within the team that he may be available sooner than expected.
However, Yamal’s comeback timeline is tight, but the club remains hopeful of his full recovery within seven to ten days, provided his progress continues without setbacks
Meanwhile, an appearance in Saturday’s league match against Athletic Club has not been ruled out entirely, any involvement would be minimal to avoid aggravating his injury crisis.
The Catalan forward will not undergo surgery, an option neither he nor his camp were willing to consider. The focus remains on conservative treatment to allow the groin area to stabilize.
Barcelona medical staff have issued a blunt instruction to the winger to take the rehabilitation seriously or risk jeopardizing the remainder of his season.
Doctors stressed that taking any shortcuts in the recovery process could have long-term consequences. Their instruction to Yamal was to focus intensely on recovery work, avoid unnecessary media scrutiny and physical strain, and allow the prescribed treatment cycle to stabilize his groin area.
Yamal has reportedly responded with full commitment, significantly reducing his public appearances and dedicating his efforts exclusively to his recuperation plan.
