Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal not considering surgery to fix groin injury | OneFootball

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has decided not to undergo surgery to fix his injury issues, according to Spanish news outlet SPORT.

The 18-year-old has reportedly been struggling with pubalgia – a painful condition that affects the groin area and can limit movement and stamina.

He played through the injury during the 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid. While he managed to show flashes of his natural talent, the discomfort held him back.

Despite not performing at maximum capacity, Yamal played 90 minutes of football against Madrid, with Hansi Flick still keeping faith with the ‘special‘ winger.

Yamal has admitted that he’s not yet at full fitness, but he has refused to undergo surgery for now. He wants to monitor his recovery closely while relying on conservative treatment.

The La Masia prodigy is keen to push through the pain for the coming weeks and will only consider surgery if the condition doesn’t improve.

However, it is believed that these consultations are routine to ensure that the pain doesn’t exceed the normal recovery period.

He could be out for a while if he undergoes surgery, and it would be a massive blow for Barcelona, considering they’ve already ruled out bringing in reinforcements in January.

Yamal has also sought out second opinions from doctors outside Barcelona to understand his options.

The Barcelona coaching staff have slightly tweaked his training routine to prevent the injury from worsening.

He’s now more focused on maintaining fitness rather than going through any intense sessions.

Yamal has featured eight times for Barcelona this season across La Liga and the Champions League, bagging three goals and five assists.

Former Barcelona star Lionel Messi also struggled with pubalgia earlier in his career. He managed to get through it without surgery, and Yamal is hoping to follow a similar path.