Lamine Yamal's injury has dealt a significant blow to FC Barcelona's lineup. After a tough 1-0 defeat against Leganés at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, the young winger will be sidelined for the next 3-4 weeks due to a Grade 1 injury to the anterior intertibio-peroneal ligament in his right ankle. This unfortunate news means Yamal will miss several key matches for Barcelona.

Big Absence Against Atlético

The most immediate absence will be against Atlético Madrid on December 21, ruling him out of the highly anticipated La Liga clash. Additionally, Yamal's 2024 is effectively over, as he will not feature in the Copa del Rey match against Barbastro on January 3. The silver lining, however, is that the winter break will provide him with extra time to recover, potentially allowing him to return sooner.

Fit for Supercopa?

However, the big question remains whether Yamal will be ready for the Supercopa de España, scheduled for January 8 in Saudi Arabia, where Barcelona will face Athletic Bilbao. With the recovery window falling within the 3-4 week period outlined by the club, the decision to rush Yamal back will depend on how the healing process progresses, especially considering his previous issues with the same ankle.

Yamal was injured in the first half of the Leganés match after a harsh challenge from midfielder Yvan Neyou. Despite the pain, the 16-year-old continued to play until the 70th minute, visibly struggling but determined to help his team. His commitment to push through the pain highlighted his resilience, but ultimately, his injury will now keep him off the pitch for the upcoming weeks.