Doctor: Osteitis Pubis Is Accompanied by Severe Pain, Robbing Yamal of Nearly 50% of His Ability

Barcelona’s young prodigy Lamine Yamal has still not shaken off the osteitis pubis that has plagued him for over three weeks. Recently, the talent has been experiencing persistent discomfort and pain in the pubic and groin areas, which has raised concerns within the club. Both the management and the technical team have a clear goal: to protect the player, prioritize his recovery, and prevent the condition from worsening.

In the recently concluded Spanish El Clásico, Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham. The verbal conflicts between the two sides before and after the match became the focus of media attention. However, shifting the focus back to the pitch, one can see that Spanish winger Yamal—who is highly anticipated by people—performed poorly and failed to pose any substantial threat throughout the game. But this may be due to injury rather than poor form.

Yamal had previously missed multiple matches due to this injury. Although he showed signs of improvement in the match against Real Sociedad, he failed to maintain the consistent form that people expected of him. His performance level has declined, which has significantly affected his importance in Barcelona’s squad. The Spanish El Clásico was a tough afternoon for Yamal. Due to pain, he could barely run at full speed. Additionally, he entered the match amid controversy over remarks he made in the Kings League, and his performance was mediocre. His physical discomfort was obvious, as pain in his pubic area forced him to stop repeatedly.

Barcelona has made it clear that their top priority is to help Yamal return to his best form and protect the young attacker from the media pressure surrounding him. They fully believe he will be the future leader of the Blaugrana and argue that his health must be the first step before considering a full return to the team.

Dr. Pedro Luis Ripoll explained the severity of Yamal’s injury in an interview with Camel Live. According to the expert, osteitis pubis is very difficult to treat and has prevented the talented forward from performing at his best over the past few weeks. Medically, it is defined as a painful condition in the pubic and groin areas that significantly limits a player’s performance.

“The characteristic of this injury is that pain robs the player of nearly 50% of his ability to move and shoot—and that’s exactly what we saw in the El Clásico,” Dr. Ripoll pointed out. His remarks reflect the complexity of the injury and its direct impact on Yamal’s on-pitch performance. The trauma specialist added that, in practice, this means the player “can barely shoot, struggles to move, and constantly stretches his muscles…”

According to the expert, osteitis pubis is accompanied by severe pain but does not cause joint damage; it allows the player to participate in matches but prevents him from reaching his optimal performance level.

Yamal’s current situation evokes memories of Lionel Messi, who also suffered from osteitis pubis at various stages of his career. The Argentine superstar went through a long recovery period—combining physical therapy, rest, and adaptive training—before returning to his peak level. His experience shows that although this injury is complex, well-managed rehabilitation can bring the player back to his best form and even significantly extend his career.

As Barcelona continues to conduct close medical monitoring, their aim is to enable Yamal to make a full recovery and safely rediscover his form in the coming weeks. For now, patience and the club’s protection will be key to Yamal regaining his best form and taking on the leadership role that everyone expects of him.