Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal injured the biceps femoris muscle in his left leg during the match against Celta Vigo, where he scored the winning goal in a 1-0 victory. This injury rules him out for the remainder of the La Liga season and raises concerns for both the club and the Spanish Football Federation.
Despite this, Yamal will be named in the preliminary squad of 35 to 55 players to be submitted to FIFA by May 11. The final list, comprising 23 to 26 players, will be announced on May 22, just before the final La Liga round.
According to FIFA rules, only players listed in the preliminary squad can replace injured or ill players from the final squad up to 24 hours before Spain's first World Cup match. Goalkeepers, however, can be substituted anytime during the tournament due to injury or illness.
For Barcelona, monitoring Yamal’s recovery is crucial as his World Cup experience and performance will benefit the club and his personal growth. Fans anticipating his progress will watch closely, as a strong World Cup showing could boost his standing significantly.
