Barcelona handed major boost as star forward eyes early comeback for Super Cup clash | OneFootball

Barcelona fans can breathe a sigh of relief as star forward Lamine Yamal is expected to be fit for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Athletic Club on January 8.

According to reports from AS, the young talent has shown significant progress in his recovery from the ankle injury he sustained during the match against Leganés on December 15.

The Barcelona squad resumed training after the Christmas break, with Yamal undergoing a thorough evaluation on Sunday to assess the stability of his right ankle. The results have been extremely positive, indicating that the injury has healed well.

Medical staff are optimistic about his recovery timeline, and Yamal is set to begin on-field training soon. The top priority remains ensuring he is fully ready to contribute in the Spanish Super Cup.

Everything is on track

Both the medical team and Yamal himself are reportedly confident about his swift return. This has been communicated to manager Hansi Flick, who is hopeful of having the forward available for the crucial match in January.

Lamine Yamal will be ready for the Spanish Super Cup. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Initially, the club estimated his recovery would take three to four weeks, as per the official medical update.

However, sources suggest that Yamal is on track to return within three weeks, meaning he is almost certain to be part of the travelling squad heading to Saudi Arabia on January 6.

Early recovery

Yamal’s determination to return to action has been evident throughout his rehabilitation process. Despite his injury, he recently travelled to Dubai to receive the award for Best Emerging player.

During his trip, he was accompanied by a club trainer to ensure his recovery stayed on track. This level of commitment underlines the player’s hunger to make a swift comeback and contribute to the team’s success.

With his recovery progressing as planned, Barcelona fans and staff alike can look forward to seeing Yamal back in action, adding his spark and energy to the team’s attack in the semi-final clash.