Barcelona’s talismanic striker Lamine Yamal has been ruled out remainder of the season due to a torn hamstring injury. However, Spanish forward is expected to be fit for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. This will be Yamal’s first World Cup and he would look to leave his mark.

Yamal, 18, underwent tests at Barça’s training ground on Thursday after he was injured while taking — and scoring — a penalty in Wednesday’s 1-0 LaLiga win over Celta Vigo at Spotify Camp Nou.

The Catalan club has confirmed that he will undergo a “conservative treatment plan,” avoiding surgery, and will not feature in the club’s final six games of the campaign.

“This injury sidelines me at the very moment I wanted to be on the pitch the most, and it hurts more than I can explain,” Yamal wrote in an Instagram post. “It hurts not being able to fight alongside my teammates and not being able to help when the team needs me. But I believe in them, and I know they will play each match with their souls.

“I’ll be there, even if only from the outside, supporting, cheering, and pushing them on just as if I were playing. This isn’t the end. It’s just a break. I’ll be back stronger, hungrier than ever, and next season will be even better.

“Thank you for all the messages, and Visca el Barça.”

Yamal made 45 appearances in all competitions and scored 24 goals whereas provided 17 assists this season.

Spain will kick off their campaign in 53 days on June 15 against Cape Verde in Atlanta. La Roja will also face Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Group H of the coveted tournament.