Why Barcelona Is 'Worried About Lamine Yamal' Ahead Of World Cup With Spain

Barcelona is reportedly feeling a sense of dread regarding the fitness of Lamine Yamal as the teenage sensation prepares to lead Spain's charge at the World Cup. Despite the forward's significance to the national team, officials at the Blaugrana are concerned that the recovery process for their crown jewel is being rushed to meet international deadlines.

The Catalan giants are growing increasingly uneasy over Spain’s handling of Lamine Yamal's recovery, with concerns rising ahead of the national team’s opening match of the World Cup.

While Spain remains optimistic about his chances of being available, Barcelona believe caution should remain the priority for a player who is still developing physically.

The situation has intensified following recent comments from Spain manager Luis de la Fuente regarding the fitness of several key players, suggesting the youngster is on the verge of a return.

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Providing an update on his injured stars, De la Fuente indicated that Yamal is progressing well and could be available sooner than initially expected. The coach stated: "These players (Lamine, Mikel Merino, Nico Williams) are making good progress in their recovery. I think they’ll all be available for the first match, but we’ll assess whether it’s worth them playing that game, not so much because of the risk involved, but because our focus goes beyond just the second or third match."

While the statement may sound positive from Spain’s perspective, it has created anxiety inside the halls of the Camp Nou. It must be remembered that Yamal suffered a biceps femoris injury in his left leg during Barcelona’s victory over Celta Vigo on 22 April and has not featured in a competitive match since that date.

The caution from the club side