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FC Barcelona have been dealt a serious blow on Monday as checks revealed that key ahead Lamine Yamal had sustained a Grade 1 ligament sprain in his proper ankle.
The damage occurred throughout the Blaugrana’s 0-1 loss to Leganes on Sunday, when the 17-year-old was on the receiving finish of a harsh problem by an opponent within the first half.
Despite the fact that Yamal indicated for a substitution late within the first interval, he was left on the pitch till the seventy fifth minute earlier than ultimately being withdrawn.
Now, the teenager is dealing with a spell of three to 4 weeks out on the sidelines, which comes as a blow for Hansi Flick & co.
Barcelona warned about Lamine’s damage
Nevertheless, Dr. Ripoll, a football-specialised surgeon and orthopaedic skilled, has warned Barcelona in regards to the risks of this damage and the uncertainty surrounding the restoration course of.
“This isn’t a typical sprain; it’s a way more particular damage, a light rupture of the membrane that connects the tibia and the fibula, referred to as syndesmosis. The prognosis is way more unsure,” mentioned Dr. Ripoll.
Yamal is out for 3-4 weeks. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Photographs)
The orthopaedic surgeon additionally identified that that is the second damage to “the identical construction in lower than a month” and emphasised that “this construction is way more delicate than the ankle.”
When requested in regards to the potential hurt attributable to Yamal persevering with to play after sustaining the damage, Dr. Ripoll was clear that it may have severely affected him.
He highlighted that “that is an on a regular basis situation” as a result of, in soccer, “it’s the coaches and gamers who determine when a participant leaves the pitch.”
The orthopaedic surgeon additionally attracts consideration to the heavy match load that Yamal, simply 17 years previous, faces at Barcelona: “He has performed 80% of the matches and final yr, he performed 91%.”
For all these causes, Dr. Ripoll suggested Barcelona’s medical staff: “It might be sensible to totally heal the damage and never rush the method.”
Supply: Cadena SER
