Barca's 17-year-old prodigy doubtful for Sevilla fixture due to injury concerns

FC Barcelona's 2024/25 campaign so far has been brilliant. Being in brilliant form recently, having cruised past Young Boys 5-0 in the UCL matchday and dominated Alaves 3-0, the club comfortably occupies the La Liga table-top position while being off to their first points in UCL this season. After the ongoing international break, the Blaugrana side is expected to face Sevilla next at the Montjuic.

Barca's 17-year-old prodigy doubtful for the Sevilla fixture due to injury concerns

Given the form Hansi Flick's Barcelona side has been in, they would hope to keep continuing in winning ways as they return home for their upcoming fixture. Moreover, as reports indicate, superstar Dani Olmo and ace prodigy Fermin Lopez would return for the club in the fixture, proving to be a massive boost for them. However, while there has been a string of positive updates about the recoveries of these two stars, recent reports about their sensational star prodigy sound concerning.

Barca prodigy Lamine Yamal, who has been one of the best players in European football, might be in doubt for the Blaugrana club's Sevilla fixture. After facing several heavy fouls in Spain's recent Nations League fixture against Denmark, the 17-year-old left the pitch limping after being finally substituted in the 92nd minute. While initial reports had declared him doubtful for La Roja's upcoming matchday against Serbia, uncertainties now influence his availability in Barca's Sevilla game.

Fortunately, as per Mundo Deportivo reports, Yamal hasn't faced any injury but rather has a muscle overload. However, FC Barcelona, being very concerned about the player, has called him back for recovery. Given Spain's previous track record with Barca players in terms of injuries, this was not only a precautionary step but a much-needed one.

Not to forget, even though the Blaugrana club had requested the Spanish Federation to give Lamine Yamal some rest during the international break, they didn't agree, and as a result, the player ended up having a muscle overload. However, what has been rather shocking is that Spain's boss, De La Fuente, still didn't want to have the player return back to Barcelona despite his discomfort.

Clearly, the workload management of key players like Yamal should be regulated, with both club managers and national managers ensuring it. However, what has been done can't be reversed, as Barca might have to feature against Sevilla without their ace prodigy, Lamine Yamal. Barca fans would hope that the 17-year-old returns soon, with his absence not costing the club the important 3 points.