Lamine Yamal trains alone ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 final match against Argentina
His left thigh was strapped with a white bandage.
Ahead of their much-anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 final, the absence of FC Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal from today’s group training session is a huge problem for the Spanish national team.
The 19-year-old wonder, who was one of La Roja’s standout players in the semifinal victory against France, did not participate in training and instead conducted some solo work apart from his teammates.
This is a troubling development for the 2010 World champions, who face Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday.
Lamine concluded the semifinal against France on Tuesday night with questions about his fitness after hobbling after defeating Kylian Mbappé and co.
The first indicators surfaced when he was spotted clutching his thigh after colliding with Mbappé in the latter stages of the encounter, but the teenager did not require medical care and finished the game.
Nonetheless, his noticeable limp following the game raised red flags.
Lamine Yamal absent from Spain’s group training
With Lamine not participating in training today and his thigh severely bandaged, there is certain to be some concern in the Spain camp about his health ahead of the crucial World Cup final.
It should be noted that Lamine entered the competition with a hamstring injury, which caused him to miss the latter stretch of the season with Barcelona.
Is Lamine Yamal injured?
However, reporter Alfredo Martinez reports that, as things stand, there is a strong belief that Lamine will be ready for the championship match versus Argentina on Sunday in New Jersey.
The Spanish national team, pursuing their second World Cup title, will look to Lamine Yamal for a boost when they face Messi and co. in a few days.
Due to a hamstring injury, the Barcelona wonderkid started the tournament hesitantly, but has progressively improved with each game and is beginning to regain his best form.
Is Lamine Yamal injured?
No, he has discomfort in his left thigh.
Will Lamine Yamal miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 final?
So far there are no indication of him missing the final game.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.