Injured Yamal out of Spain’s World Cup 2026 qualifiers, could miss Clasico | Football News

Yamal will miss the video games in opposition to Georgia and Bulgaria, and might also be out of the El Clasico in opposition to Actual Madrid on October 26.

Lamine Yamal has been dominated out of Spain’s World Cup qualifiers in opposition to Georgia and Bulgaria this month after struggling a recurrence of his groin damage, says Barcelona.

The 18-year-old winger is anticipated to be sidelined for as much as three weeks after the issue resurfaced following Wednesday’s 2-1 loss to Paris Saint-Germain within the Champions League, the La Liga membership stated in an announcement on Friday.

“The groin drawback for Lamine Yamal has returned following the sport in opposition to PSG. The participant will miss [Sunday’s] recreation in opposition to Sevilla and his restoration time is estimated at 2-3 weeks,” Barcelona stated.

The timing is especially merciless for Yamal, who had simply returned from his earlier three-week layoff to assist Barcelona beat Actual Sociedad final weekend earlier than taking part in the total 90 minutes in opposition to PSG.

Yamal made his first begin in that match since August after lacking 4 video games whereas recovering from a groin damage, which drew the ire of Barcelona coach Hansi Flick, who felt it was made worse by taking part in in September’s World Cup qualifiers.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente stated earlier on Friday he had no situation with Flick after his criticism of the nationwide crew’s dealing with of {the teenager}.

“There is no such thing as a battle with Flick. I used to be merely shocked by these statements as a result of he has been a nationwide crew coach, and I believed he had that empathy,” de la Fuente stated after asserting his squad for the upcoming qualifiers.

“You understand we’ve got two essential matches; we’re taking part in for the World Cup. It looks as if they’re within the background, and we’re speaking about Flick.

“We’re taking part in for the World Cup, that’s what actually issues. The remainder isn’t necessary. Everybody stated what they stated, and that’s it.”

Flick stated on the time he had spoken briefly to de la Fuente by way of textual content message, however their communication might be improved.

De la Fuente sought to supply extra readability on the scenario as he tried to attract a line beneath the difficulty.

“What occurred was that, when the match ended, he had some type of discomfort. However I’ve by no means performed with out discomfort. Nothing occurred,” he stated.

“Our medical employees have defined it, and I’ve defined it. Nothing extra. Did he then have discomfort after the match? Effectively, I don’t know.”

Yamal’s newest damage additionally casts doubt over his availability for the El Clasico in opposition to Actual Madrid on October 26.

Spain can be with out Nico Williams and Dani Carvajal subsequent week, as properly, whereas Alvaro Morata has been omitted of the squad after a gradual begin to the season at Como.

Athletic Bilbao winger Williams has not performed since choosing up a groin damage within the 6-0 win over Turkiye. His membership had reportedly requested for his taking part in time to be managed because of bodily discomfort.

“The chance in soccer and in sports activities at all times exists. If he’s taking part in at his membership, he’s assuming these dangers. We’re speaking about fully regular conditions,” stated de la Fuente.

Spain are prime of Group E with six factors after two matches. They face Georgia in Elche on October 11 and host Bulgaria in Valladolid three days later.