Behind the Quiet War: Yamal’s Hidden Battle and a Barcelona Turnaround
6 February 2026
Behind the Scenes: Yamal’s Quiet Battle
Learn about all the behind-the-scenes details of Lamine Yamal’s return to fitness and form at Barcelona.
Lamine Yamal is back to reaffirm his place as a cornerstone of Barcelona’s project after a hidden spell of physical struggle that nearly derailed his start to the season, later stabilised by precise medical intervention and a strict rehab program.
The young star, not yet 18, faced recurring groin pain in the early months—a complex injury demanding cautious handling and steady therapy, far from quick fixes or risking long-term fitness.
According to journalist Santi Ofala in a phone interview on Cadena SER, Yamal’s recovery was not overnight but the result of full adherence to the medical team’s recommendations during a phase where pain would vanish and reappear, adding psychological pressure.
In pursuit of the best approach, Barcelona enlisted a Belgian specialist who devised a precise protocol including intensive physiotherapy sessions and daily follow-up, with emphasis on both prevention and recovery.
The turning point, per the same source, was the decision to subject Yamal to daily treatment even after symptoms subsided, aiming to eradicate root causes rather than merely quiet the symptoms, which yielded clear improvement and near-complete physical stability.
Today, the club’s corridors show reassuring signs: pain largely vanished, and Yamal has returned to his best, proving that maturity is measured by how he manages his body and respects his needs.
On the pitch, his comeback is reflected in notable numbers: 29 appearances across competitions, 14 goals and 13 assists, a season that mirrors rapid development and growing trust from the coaching staff in his expanding role.
