Lamine Yamal celebrating a goal for Barcelona after overcoming pubalgia injury
Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal is hitting his best vein of form this season, sending a clear message that his long battle with pubalgia is finally under control.
The teenage sensation’s campaign was heavily disrupted by the chronic groin condition, an injury notorious for limiting explosiveness, balance, and shooting power — all key components of Yamal’s game.
Yamal was first diagnosed with pubalgia in September 2025 while on international duty with Spain. The condition, which causes persistent pain in the pubic and groin area, forced him to miss several matches for both club and country.
Medical specialists warned that pubalgia can reduce a player’s mobility and shooting ability by up to 50% during flare-ups. That reality was reflected on the pitch, as Yamal struggled to beat defenders consistently and generate power in decisive moments, leading to a noticeable dip in form.
For a player whose game is built on dribbling, sharp changes of direction, and explosive acceleration, the injury posed a serious threat to his development.
Pubalgia is widely regarded as one of football’s most complex injuries. It cannot be permanently “cured” in the traditional sense — only carefully managed.
Recognising the issue had become chronic, Yamal underwent radiofrequency treatment in November 2025, a minimally invasive procedure carried out by a Belgian specialist working closely with Barcelona’s medical team.
The treatment aimed to reduce nerve pain and inflammation, while allowing the winger to continue training under strict medical supervision. This was combined with a personalised physiotherapy programme and a carefully monitored load-management plan.
Crucially, Yamal was advised not to treat the injury reactively. Instead, he committed to continuous preventative groin strengthening, even when pain-free, ensuring long-term stability rather than short-term relief.
The results have been striking.
Over the past weeks, Yamal’s injury relapses have reduced significantly, his sharpness has returned, and his influence on games has grown steadily. He is currently on a four-game scoring run and has already registered 17 goal contributions in 17 LaLiga starts this season.
His improved fitness has allowed him to play with confidence, take on defenders aggressively, and strike the ball with authority — hallmarks of the player Barcelona fans know and trust.
Yamal’s recovery stands in contrast to his close friend Nico Williams, who has also struggled with pubalgia. The Athletic Bilbao winger has been limited to just 14 LaLiga starts, managing only six goal contributions, highlighting how disruptive and unpredictable the condition can be without sustained management.
With Yamal now firing on all cylinders, Barcelona gain more than just goals and assists — they regain unpredictability, creativity, and attacking fearlessness. His resurgence could prove decisive in the club’s push for domestic and European success in the latter stages of the season.
For Yamal, this chapter represents not just a return to form, but a major personal victory over one of football’s most stubborn injuries.
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