Lamine Yamal is not considering surgery (for now)

In the center of all eyes

Since the preview of the classic, Lamine Yamal has become the protagonist of debates and discussions. Every gesture and statement of his has been analyzed closely. His words before the match generated a great stir, and Barça´s defeat against Real Madrid only intensified the conversation around his figure. In the clash against the white team, the youth player could not perform at his best level. The discomfort from the pubalgia prevented him from having his usual explosiveness in changes of pace. Nevertheless, coach Hansi Flick fully trusted him and decided to keep him on the field, even after the entry of Roony Bardghji.

Conservative treatment for the moment

The player is aware that he is not at one hundred percent, but he does not plan to undergo surgery for now. His plan is to follow a conservative treatment over the next few weeks and evaluate the evolution day by day. Only if the pain does not subside would he consider the possibility of a surgical intervention. For now, this option is not being contemplated, and no procedures have been initiated in that regard.

External consultations without urgency

As any professional would do, Lamine Yamal has sought second opinions outside the club. These consultations are purely informational, aimed at checking whether the evolution of the pain is as expected and what benefits surgery could have if necessary. For now, there is no surgical plan in progress nor a firm intention to go under the knife.

Training and planning

The winger continues to train normally with the rest of the group and is following the planning established by the coaching staff. This week´s sessions are not designed to reach maximum intensity, as the team´s schedule is demanding, and the priority is for the player to arrive in good condition for the matches. Meanwhile, Lamine seeks to isolate himself from the media noise, focus on his recovery, and contribute as much as possible to the team in this crucial stretch of the season.

A precedent: the case of Messi

It is worth remembering that Leo Messi also suffered from pubalgia during his time at Barça. The Argentine missed several matches due to this ailment, which he suffered from on more than one occasion. In his case —and as could happen with Lamine— he managed to fully recover without the need for surgery.

The analysis of a physiotherapist

Last Wednesday, the media SPORT spoke with physiotherapist Lluís Puig, who explained that “the treatment is multifactorial and depends on many things, so it will be necessary to observe if he suffers from a pelvic distortion (having one ilium more anterior or posterior), if he has shortened hamstrings, if his deep abdominal muscles are weaker, or if he has a lot of tension in the adductor area and will need to do more eccentric work.”

Available for the next match

As of today, the player is training normally and, if no setbacks arise, everything points to him being starting this Sunday in Montjuïc against Elche (6:30 PM).