Barcelona and Spain’s young forward Lamine Yamal will be sidelined for at least two weeks after suffering a setback in his ongoing groin injury. The Catalan club confirmed that the 17-year-old once again felt discomfort in the pubic area following the demanding Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain, prompting medical staff to run new tests that determined he would need a period of recovery.

According to the official report, it is a mild but recurring injury that had already troubled him in recent weeks and will now keep him out of important fixtures in both LaLiga and the European competition. The news also comes as a blow for the Spanish national team, as Yamal will be unavailable for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, where his skill, creativity, and pace were seen as crucial elements in coach Luis de la Fuente’s plans. Both medical staff and coaching teams emphasized that no risks will be taken with the young player and that the top priority is to ensure a full recovery before his return to competitive action.

His absence will be felt especially at Barcelona, as the club faces decisive weeks in the domestic title race and in securing progress in Europe. While the expectation is that Yamal could return in a couple of weeks, Barcelona has made clear that his comeback will depend strictly on his physical evolution rather than on fixed deadlines, sending a message of caution in the face of mounting competitive pressure. Yamal’s injury raises questions about the management of his playing time in such a demanding calendar and reignites concerns about the physical strain young talents endure in elite football.