Barcelona's young talent, Lamin Yamal's declining performance at the recent El Clásico, is being hotly debated in the football community. While fans were curious about why he couldn't perform as usual, sports doctor Pedro Ruiz Ripol answered this question.
In an interview with El Larguero, the renowned expert revealed that Yamal's weak performances against Real Madrid were linked to a groin injury. According to him, the young footballer had been playing with pain in recent weeks, which seriously affected his motor activity and striking power.
"This type of injury is not easy to treat. If it is not properly cared for, it will take several months for complete recovery. This injury reduces the player's ability to move by approximately half. We saw this clearly at El Clasico - Yamal was limited on the pitch, struggling with his shots," said Ripol.
The doctor emphasized that while this type of injury allows the player to return to the field, he will not be able to show his best result. "This pain allows the player to participate in matches, but significantly reduces their effectiveness. We saw this clearly in Yamal's game," the specialist added.
As a reminder, Barcelona lost 1-2 away to Real Madrid in the El Clásico on October 26th. During the game, Yamal was not as active as expected and received low ratings from several sports publications.
Yamal has stood out as one of Barcelona's youngest and most promising players since the start of the season. His left-wing speed and technique were watched with great interest by fans. However, the decline at the El Clásico surprised many.
According to Pedro Ripol, this is a temporary condition, and the young footballer did not show any signs of serious injury. "A break is necessary for the full restoration of the Yamal. "His age is a big advantage, the body recovers quickly," the doctor said.
The medical staff stated that they would reassess Yamal's condition in the coming days. If everything goes according to plan, the player can return to full form in December.
Fans are currently concerned about the young talent's health, as Yamal is seen as an important part of Barcelona's future. His playing in a healthy position is the main pillar of the team's attack.
Thus, the reason for the decline at El Clásico became clear - it turned out that it wasn't fatigue or psychological pressure, but rather an injury-related situation.
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