Barcelona midfielder Pedri is concerned about teammate Lamine Yamal’s unfortunate injury amid the action-packed season. The midfielder has offered words of support for Yamal following the teenager's apparent hamstring injury during Wednesday's La Liga match against Celta Vigo.
The 18-year-old scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot in the 40th minute but was forced off shortly afterward, clutching his hamstring. Meanwhile, teammate Pedri is concerned about the setback and hopes Yamal will return soon.
Barca star Pedri concerned about Lamine Yamal’s injury
Pedri, named man of the match in Barcelona's 1-0 victory, told Movistar:
“I hope Lamine misses the fewest possible amount of time. He'll undergo the tests tomorrow and we'll see the nature of the issue. I wish him all the best, and that he stays calm because he's still young.”
Medical tests on Thursday will determine the full extent of the injury, with initial concerns centering on a possible hamstring tear that could sideline the young winger for several weeks.
The setback comes at a critical stage of the season as Barcelona pushes to maintain its lead in La Liga, and raises broader questions about the workload on the club's young talents. Coach Hansi Flick acknowledged the concern, noting it is "a shame" and that further evaluation is needed, similar to the thigh issue that affected Joao Cancelo in the same match.
Yamal has emerged as one of world football's brightest prospects, but his injury adds to a pattern of physical issues affecting Barcelona's La Masia graduates, including past problems for Pedri himself, Gavi, and Ansu Fati.
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