Yamal's Post-Injury Slump Raises Concerns at Barcelona

Lamine Yamal has not delivered a standout performance in over four months since returning from a hamstring tear. In his season debut, he was substituted early and showed visible frustration. His stats have declined sharply, with only one goal and no assists in his last nine games after injury.

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The statistical regression is stark when comparing Yamal's final nine appearances before the tear to his nine since. His successful dribble rate dropped from 37 of 60 attempts to 28 of 49, while chances created fell from 18 to just 8. In the Elche opener, he completed only one of two dribble attempts, a dramatic contrast to the nine of sixteen he managed in his last full match before the injury.

Beyond physical recovery, the article notes Yamal previously overcame Pubalgia during the 2025–26 campaign, but that