As newspaper reported that Barcelona has given the green light to the Spanish national team to include Lamine Yamal in La Roja’s first match against Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup, but under specific conditions.
Strict Supervision from Joan Laporta’s Management
The Catalan club is monitoring Yamal’s condition with great scrutiny following the injury he suffered last month, as Joan Laporta’s management insists on the necessity of handling the situation with caution to prevent a relapse that could cause him to be sidelined for a long period.
Recently, Yamal has made remarkable progress in his recovery process, prompting coach Luis de la Fuente to express optimism that the 18-year-old might make it to the Cape Verde match, after he was previously expected to miss the first two group stage matches.
According to the latest report, Barcelona does not object to Yamal’s participation in the opening clash, considering that he will have surpassed the previously specified six-week period for his recovery from the injury.
A Gradual Return Plan Ahead of the Uruguay Clash
However, in the same context, Barcelona recommends the necessity of following a gradual pattern for Yamal’s return, such that he plays for only 15 minutes against Cape Verde, and then plays for a maximum of one hour against the Saudi Arabian national team, to ensure that his recovery has gone well.
Thus, the Barca star can play the match against Uruguay on June 27th in its entirety and complete the World Cup without any crises.
It is worth noting that the strict supervision imposed by Barcelona is not limited to Yamal alone, but includes all Blaugrana players to prevent any injuries that could threaten the season of Hansi Flick’s squad even before it begins.
