Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of the La Liga campaign after suffering a hamstring injury, but the Spanish federation remains confident he will be fit for the upcoming World Cup.
The 18-year-old forward was forced off during Wednesday's 1–0 win over Celta Vigo after scoring from the penalty spot. He immediately signaled to the bench and collapsed, clutching his left hamstring, before being helped off the pitch by medical staff.
Barcelona confirmed on Thursday that Yamal will undergo conservative treatment and will not feature again this season. However, the club expects him to recover in time for the World Cup, which begins on 15 June.
"This injury leaves me off the field at the time I most wanted to be, and it hurts more than I can explain," Yamal wrote on Instagram. "I believe in my teammates and I know they'll give their all in every game. This is not the end, this is just a break. I'll come back stronger."
Barcelona currently lead La Liga by nine points with six games remaining, including a clash against Real Madrid on 10 May. Spain's World Cup campaign starts on 15 June against Cape Verde in Group H.