Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has announced that Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal is available and will be part of the national team for Sunday’s UEFA Nations League game against England.
Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano stated on X on Friday that de la Fuente mentioned, “He’s available and he’s joining us today,” further noting that the teenager is feeling good and excited to join the team.
Yamal was absent from Thursday’s 2-0 win against Czechia in Prague due to slight discomfort and swelling in his right knee, which arose during Barcelona’s latest La Liga victory over Atlético Madrid.
Medical examinations revealed some fluid in the joint. Instead of jeopardizing the journey to Prague, de la Fuente and the medical team chose it was preferable for Yamal to stay in Barcelona for his treatment and rehabilitation.
The coach emphasized that the matter was not severe and that Yamal could have participated against Czechia if needed, but focusing on his fitness for the England match was the wise decision.
Yamal is anticipated to practice with the team before the game at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. Real Sociedad forward Mikel Oyarzabal, who missed the Czechia match, is expected to return around that same time.
Spain approaches the match as the group leaders, boasting a flawless record and a prolonged unbeaten streak.
Both squads have already guaranteed their spots in the Nations League quarter-finals, making Sunday’s match a showdown for the top position in the group.
Yamal’s comeback offers a major advantage for de la Fuente’s team as they get ready for one of the most crucial matches of the international window.
