Spain's Lamine Yamal worry: injury and when De la Fuente expects him back

The Barcelona forward will be unavailable for the Nations League match against the Czech Republic. The Spain coach explained the reasons for his absence and expressed optimism about his return to training with the national team.

Lamine Yamal’s absence has become one of the main talking points surrounding the Spanish national team. The Barcelona player will be unavailable for Thursday’s Nations League match against the Czech Republic after experiencing discomfort in his right knee during the game against Atlético Madrid.

Luis de la Fuente explained at a press conference that medical tests carried out in Barcelona revealed inflammation and fluid in the joint. Following discussions between the two teams’ medical staff, the Spain coach decided it would be best for the winger to remain in Barcelona and continue working with the club’s medical team, avoiding a trip to Prague that would not help his recovery.

The decision also takes Spain’s upcoming schedule into account, with another important match against England following their visit to the Czech Republic. De la Fuente revealed that he had spoken to Lamine in recent hours and offered reassurance about his progress. “He’s progressing well. His recovery is going well, and we believe he’ll be with us on Friday,” he said. The coaching staff therefore hope to have the player back to prepare for the next match, although his availability will ultimately depend on how his knee responds.

The Spain coach also dismissed any suggestion of preferential treatment for the Barcelona star, insisting that he would have made exactly the same decision for any other international player. The focus now is on Lamine completing his recovery and making himself available for the national team’s clash with England.

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