Nicki Nicole: Injured Lamine Yamal, 18, sparks buzz after shirtless outing with 25-year-old rapper girlfriend

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is out injured with discomfort in the pubic area. 

The 18-year-old winger missed the weekend clash with Valencia and is unlikely to feature in the Champions League opener against Newcastle.

Manager Hansi Flick has already criticised Spain for their handling of the teenager during the international break.

“He went off to play for Spain with some pain and did not train. They gave him painkillers so he could play. That is not looking after the player. I am very sad about this,” Flick told reporters.

The club is closely monitoring Yamal’s recovery and have yet to provide a return date.

New photos have surfaced of Yamal spending time with his girlfriend - Argentine singer Nicki Nicole, 25.

This Tuesday, Sept. 16, Yamal was pictured shirtless on a balcony, lifting her in his arms. 

In one frame she is wrapped tightly around his shoulders, her face pressed into his neck. 

Another shows Nicole hugging him firmly across the chest while Yamal rests his arms calmly on her back.

The body language is clear as Nicole appears affectionate and physically expressive. 

Yamal also cut a relaxed and confident figure, standing tall in his casual shorts and visible Calvin Klein briefs.

Romance rumours first circulated earlier this year after Nicole attended his 18th private birthday party.

Weeks later, the singer was spotted at a Barcelona match in their final pre-season phase.

The singer and rapper herself, later confirmed she is dating Yamal. 

She told reporters during a Desigual event in Barcelona, she was “very in love” and “very happy” to be in the city.

 She has also revealed she is learning Catalan while spending more time in Spain.

Yamal has posted affectionate photos of the couple on social media, as their romance has since blossomed beyond fan speculation.

And Nicole has in turn, responded with her own comments of support.