Lamine Yamal is a serious doubt for Barcelona’s game against Sevilla after once again suffering discomfort in his pubis.
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Lamine Yamal could be facing another setback in what has been a physically demanding season for the Barcelona youngster.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the winger is once again dealing with discomfort in his pubis, raising serious doubts about his availability for Sunday’s highly anticipated clash against Sevilla at the Sánchez Pizjuán. Barcelona are expected to issue an official statement in the coming hours to provide clarity on the situation and detail the extent of the player’s problem.
This recurrence of pubic pain has been a lingering issue for the 17-year-old, who has already missed several games this season due to the same discomfort. Earlier in the campaign, Yamal was sidelined for matches against Valencia, Getafe, Newcastle, and Oviedo, before returning gradually with a half-hour cameo against Real Sociedad. Since then, he has been carefully managed, but the demands of Barcelona’s packed schedule have once again brought the problem to the surface.
On Wednesday night, Yamal played the full 90 minutes in the Champions League quarter-final against PSG at the Parc des Princes, a match that tested Barça’s physical and mental limits. While the winger showed flashes of his usual brilliance, reports suggest that he did not finish the game in perfect condition. He reportedly left the facilities still feeling discomfort, and his absence from Friday’s training session has only heightened concerns. Although several other regular starters from the PSG game were also kept indoors for recovery work in the gym, Yamal’s situation appears more serious, with medical staff closely monitoring his condition.
The timing of this setback could not be worse for both Barcelona and Spain. For Barça, the match against Sevilla is crucial in their push to remain competitive domestically while balancing their European commitments. Losing Yamal, who has been one of their most exciting attacking options, would be a major blow to Xavi’s plans. For Spain, the situation is equally troubling. Yamal was called up earlier in the day for the upcoming international fixtures, but if his condition does not improve, he risks missing out, raising concerns about whether he should have been included in the squad in the first place.
Beyond the immediate sporting implications, Yamal’s injury is also feeding into an ongoing tension between Barcelona and the Spanish national team. This pubic discomfort has become a source of conflict, particularly after the last international break. On that occasion, Barça’s coach Hansi Flick was openly frustrated, accusing the Spanish staff of overusing the young talent despite his ongoing issues. His remarks caused significant controversy, sparking debates in the media and among fans about how young players like Yamal are being managed by club and country. The controversy has not died down, and today it resurfaced in Las Rozas, where the Spanish federation had to address Flick’s earlier comments and defend their handling of the player.
At just 17 years old, Yamal’s development is under an intense spotlight. He is widely regarded as one of the brightest talents of his generation, a player capable of shaping the future of both Barcelona and Spain. However, the recurring nature of his pubic discomfort raises questions about whether he is being overexposed too early, with too many minutes at such a young age. The physical demands of top-level football, combined with the expectations placed on him, make his case particularly delicate.
Barcelona are therefore faced with a tough decision. If the official statement confirms that Yamal is unfit to travel with the squad to Seville, not only will he miss an important domestic fixture, but it will also likely mean he is unavailable for Spain’s international matches in the coming days. That could be a blessing in disguise, allowing him to recover fully, but it would also reignite debates about player management, responsibility, and priorities between club and country.
For now, all eyes are on the medical update Barcelona are expected to provide soon. Until then, the uncertainty continues, with both fans and staff anxiously waiting to see if Yamal will be ready to feature against Sevilla or if his recovery will require a longer spell on the sidelines.
Updated: 03:25, 3 Oct 2025
