Barcelona drew with Granada on Sunday night, widening the gap between Real Madrid and them at the top of La Liga to three points. To make matters worse, the Catalans finished the game with two players injured. Jules Kounde was forced out in the first half with a knee injury, while Lamine Yamal was also injured in the final. Of the game and was replaced. Kounde was also forced to withdraw from the France squad for their matches against the Netherlands and Scotland, and now Jijantes reports that Lamine Yamal has followed suit with Spain.

However, the 16-year-old's injury is not serious and he could return for Barcelona's first game after an international break against the Athletic Club at the National Olympic Stadium. Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente has already summoned Ansu Fati and Bryan Zaragoza when it was announced that Yeremy Pino had withdrawn from his squad, so he has enough cover with Lamine Yamal now out of action. With Scotland and Norway.


It would be great for Spain to be without Lamine Yamal, but Barcelona will be happy he will avoid further injury injuries. International obligations. The next 10-day break should see him return in time ahead of El Clasico later this month.