Barcelona is growing concerned after their prodigy, Lamine Yamal, limped off during the team’s win over Denmark. As one of Europe’s most targeted players, Yamal has endured frequent fouls and tough tackles this season. His increasing prominence on the field has made him a focal point for opposition defenses, raising worries about his fitness and long-term health. Despite these challenges, Yamal continues to shine as one of Barcelona’s key attacking figures.
Barcelona Concerned as Yamal Limps Off in Denmark Win
Yamal played 93 of the 97 minutes on Saturday night, but after enduring three fouls and several hard tackles, he appeared to be in significant pain as he limped off the field.
Cameras later captured Yamal limping after the match, leaving Barcelona fans concerned that he had picked up an injury.
According to MARCA, Barcelona has arranged urgent discussions with Spanish officials on Sunday to receive a full update on Yamal’s condition, with both sides ready to take any necessary steps to keep him in good health.
Yamal is likely to sit out Spain’s match against Serbia on Tuesday as a precaution.
A subsequent report from SPORT reveals that Spain’s medical team has no worries about an injury and has no plans for additional tests, as they believe Yamal is merely dealing with muscle fatigue.
Asked about the tough tackles, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente argued that they are just a normal aspect of football.
Asked about the tough tackles, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente argued that they are just a normal aspect of football.
“It’s about intimidation, seeking contact… That’s what they aim to do with such young and talented players. The referees are the ones who need to draw the line, but he’ll have to get used to it.”
Barcelona Prodigy Remains One of Europe’s Most Targeted
Following his breakout season last year, Lamine Yamal has kicked off the 2024-25 campaign in dazzling form. The 17-year-old FC Barcelona star is quickly becoming a key figure in the team’s attack and has noticeably enhanced his output, evident in his five goals and five assists from eleven appearances so far.
His pace and dribbling skills make him one of the most disruptive wingers in the world, and Barcelona is reaping the rewards of having such a weapon in their squad. However, Yamal must make numerous sacrifices to sustain this role, and it’s becoming increasingly evident with each match.
The fouls he endured in the Spain vs. Denmark match have sparked discussions about the tactics opponents use to neutralize him. In this regard, Mundo Deportivo reports that Yamal is becoming one of the most fouled players in both La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.
After the first nine matches in La Liga, Lamine Yamal has been fouled 23 times by opposing players. He ranks third in this category, trailing only Getafe’s Christian Uche (30 fouls) and Real Betis’ Giovani Lo Celso (27).
However, when the ranking is focused solely on wingers, Yamal tops the list with the most fouls, followed by Vinicius Junior (21), Take Kubo (20), Ez Abde (18), Ayoze Perez (15), Bryan Zaragoza (14), and Joffre Carreras (14).
The situation is similar in the UEFA Champions League, where Yamal remains one of the most fouled players, having been fouled 5 times so far. The top spot in this ranking is held by Celtic’s right-back Alistair Johnston, with 8 fouls.
Among wingers, Yamal is the most fouled player, though he is joined by others like Bryan Gil, Dan Ndoye, Riccardo Orsolini, and Jack Grealish, who have all been fouled 5 times each.
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