Barcelona have already activated a specific plan to protect Lamine Yamal’s recovery as much as possible. According to the information shared, a working meeting took place on Monday between the club’s sporting commission and elite physiotherapists Raúl Martínez and Fernando Galán. The objective was clear from the first minute: create a risk-free recovery process and avoid any possible relapse.
The winger’s injury is not being treated like a normal problem inside the club. Reuters reported a few days ago that Lamine will miss the rest of the season with Barcelona after suffering a hamstring injury in his left leg. Even so, the general expectation remains that he could reach the World Cup, although Barça do not want to accelerate anything.
That detail changes Barcelona’s approach completely ahead of the coming weeks. The club believe the most important thing is not for him to return quickly, but to return properly. If that means missing Spain’s first World Cup matches, Barça are ready to accept that scenario.
Barça do not want the slightest relapse
Barcelona’s priority is to protect one of the most important players in the present and future of the project. His injury against Celta created huge concern, especially after he left limping following his winning penalty. Since then, the internal message has been very clear: total calm and no rush.
Inside the club, there is a feeling that one mistake now could affect much more than this season’s final stretch. Barça have already suffered several muscular issues this campaign and do not want another rushed recovery. That is why Lamine’s process is being monitored closely, with top-level external specialists involved.
The idea around the club is that Lamine could be fully fit for the toughest group-stage match. That game would be against Uruguay, after Spain’s opening fixtures against Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia. But even then, Barça will make their position clear if they believe he is not completely ready.
The World Cup creates pressure
The calendar forces difficult decisions in a short period of time and under major external pressure. Spain are scheduled to begin their 2026 World Cup campaign on June 15 against Cape Verde. That leaves little real margin if the recovery does not go exactly as doctors and physiotherapists expect.
That is where Barcelona want to be firm and avoid optimistic interpretations before the right time. The club believe Lamine should only reach the tournament if he is ready to compete without fear. If not, they will prioritise his health over any external pressure, even from the Spanish national team.
The conclusion inside Barça is very clear after everything that has moved in recent hours. The club have activated a special plan for Lamine, want no relapses and will stop any temptation to force deadlines. Losing a few World Cup matches would be painful, but losing him again would be far worse.
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