The Digest:
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has suffered a hamstring injury but is expected to be fit for the upcoming World Cup, his club announced Thursday. The 18-year-old suffered the injury during Barcelona's 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo on Wednesday, after converting a penalty. Barcelona said Yamal will miss the rest of the season but should be available for the World Cup, which runs from June 11 to July 19. Spain open their campaign against Cape Verde on June 15.
Key Points:
- Yamal pulled up immediately after scoring the winning penalty.
- Roony Bardghji replaced him after calling for treatment.
- The win moved Barcelona nine points clear of Real Madrid.
- Spain face Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay in Group H.
- Yamal has scored six goals in 25 appearances for Spain.
Sources: Vanguard News (AFP)
