Report: Barca fear Yamal has torn hamstring

Barcelona believe star winger Lamine Yamal may have suffered a torn hamstring during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo, sources told Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens of ESPN.

Yamal sustained the injury while scoring the game's lone goal from the penalty spot.

The initial indication is that his hamstring is torn, according to Marsden and Llorens, but the severity of it remains unclear. Yamal is expected to undergo scans Thursday, once swelling has gone down. Barcelona will then determine how long he'll be sidelined.

The 18-year-old could miss the remainder of the club season and turn his attention to recovering in time for this summer's World Cup, where he's expected to be a critical contributor for a Spain side that's a genuine contender to win the tournament.

Spain's opening World Cup match is June 15 against Cape Verde.

"We have to wait," Barca coach Hansi Flick said of Yamal's status after Wednesday's game. "We have to see what it is. There is something. He felt it. After the goal, he would not leave the pitch without reason."

He added: "Something happened. Hopefully it's not so bad, but we have to wait until tomorrow."

Yamal won and converted the spot-kick, which gave Barcelona the victory and extended their lead atop the La Liga table to nine points. But as he turned away to celebrate, he pulled up and gestured to the sideline that he had an issue before crumpling to the turf and grabbing at his left hamstring.

He eventually walked off the pitch alongside the team's medical staff.

"Hopefully Lamine will only miss a few weeks," Barca and Spain teammate Pedri said. "I wish him the best of luck. He needs to remain calm because he's young and will surely recover well."