Before the top game against Atlético
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FC Barcelona will have to do without Lamine Yamal for the time being. The most valuable professional in the Catalans’ squad will be out for three to four weeks with a ligament injury in his right ankle. The club announced this on Monday. The 17-year-old top talent was substituted in the final phase of the 0-1 defeat against CD Leganés the day before.
Especially with a view to the top game against Atlético Madrid on Saturday (9:00 p.m.), Lamine Yamal’s loss is a serious one. Barça are at the top of LaLiga, have played one more game than their two rivals from the capital, but have recently only won one win from six games. The Blaugrana and Atlético are currently tied on points (38). Based on the forecast, Lamine Yamal will also miss the league game at Getafe FC and the duel with fourth division team DU Barbastro in the Copa del Rey.
Lamine Yamal is FC Barcelona’s third best scorer in all competitions. This season, the exceptional player has increased his market value from 90 to 150 million euros, which only four professionals in the world can beat. The new values in Spain’s first division will be available on December 27th, then it could rise again.