Lamine Yamal vowed to return stronger after injuries disrupted his promising season, leaving Barcelona struggling in his absence as they lost their LaLiga top spot. The 17-year-old assured fans of his commitment to overcoming setbacks and regaining peak form.

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is expected to be sidelined for three to four weeks because of an ankle injury.

Yamal looks set to miss Barcelona's next three games in all competitions. The Kopa Trophy winner will be on the stands for a pivotal league match against Atlético Madrid on Dec. 21, a game of significant title implications as the halfway point of the season is reached.