Barcelona’s young star, Lamine Yamal, is set to miss three to four weeks due to a Grade 1 sprain of the anterior tibiofibular ligament in his right ankle, as confirmed by the club’s medical team on Monday.

The Moment of the Injury

The incident occurred during Barcelona’s LaLiga EA Sports match against Leganés (0-1) at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Sunday.

Yamal was on the receiving end of a hard tackle on his right ankle by Cameroonian midfielder Yvan Neyou in the 16th minute. Despite his efforts to continue playing, the 17-year-old winger was substituted in the 75th minute by Gavi, leaving the pitch visibly in pain and concern.

Mounir Nasraoui’s Reaction

Cameras captured the immediate reaction of Mounir Nasraoui, Lamine Yamal’s father, who was in the stands watching the game. The moment has sparked widespread discussion on social media, showing the raw emotions of a parent witnessing his child’s injury:

• “No me jo...” were Mounir’s first words upon hearing the news.
• When told about the nature of the tackle, he anxiously asked, “What happened?”
• Finally, after confirming it was a hard foul, he replied with clear tension, “To Lamine?”

The injury comes at a pivotal moment for Barcelona, which loses one of its most dynamic players during a crucial stretch of the season. Yamal will now begin his recovery process, with the aim of being fit for early January’s key fixtures.