Lamine Yamal gives crucial fitness update following return to Barcelona during international break

Lamine Yamal revealed that his 'injury' is not serious and that he returned to Barcelona despite the MRI showing no signs of injury.

Lamine Yamal gives crucial fitness update following return to Barcelona during international break

Lamine Yamal was limping at the end of Spain vs Denmark (Via X/@SEFutbol)

Barcelona fans around the globe held their breath as reports surrounding star man Lamine Yamal and a potential injury against Denmark hit the internet. However, a day after Yamal’s concerning report, the player himself has given an update regarding his situation. The player reportedly flew back to Barcelona after experiencing discomfort following a 1-0 win over Denmark.

The player confirmed that his setback wasn’t serious and that he will not be out for extended periods. Yamal was seen limping after the win, giving reason for fans to think that the star was injured. Fans also expressed their disapproval of overworking the player and urged both Barcelona and Spain to give the 17-year-old adequate rest.

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Yes, I’m feeling better now. Let’s recover and return as soon as possible.

Lamine Yamal told La Chiringuito (H/T: GOAL)

Following an MRI scan on the affected area, team doctors confirmed that the player is not injured. The player will now be in a race to regain fitness in time for Barcelona’s upcoming games against Sevilla, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

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Danish defender has no regrets after fouling Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal had a rough outing against Denmark as the player was fouled relentlessly over the course of 90 minutes. Victor Kristiansen, who was deployed in left midfield came up against Yamal on several occasions. The former was even shown a yellow card by the referee for fouling the teenager. Following the game, Kristiansen revealed that he ‘intentionally’ targeted the player, although his intention wasn’t to pick up a yellow.

Lamine Yamal & Victor Kristiansen
Victor Kristiansen said that his fouls on Lamine Yamal were intentional (Via The New York Times & X/@Football__Tweet)

I didn’t have a yellow card in the back of my mind. It was just to say ‘hey, I’m in the fight too. I’m not afraid of you’.

Victor Kristiansen said (via Extra Bladet+)
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The Dane claimed that his intention was to get inside the youngsters head and not let him be comfortable throughout the game. Even though Yamal did not make a goal contribution in the 1-0 win, he was given a standing ovation for his commendable performance. As things stand, Spain are top of their Nations League group with 7 points from 3 games. Denmark are close behind with six as La Roja prepare to take on Serbia in two days’ time.