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‘Wasn’t worth taking any risks’ – Spain boss offers Lamine Yamal knee injury update

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has spoken about Lamine Yamal’s decision to delay his link up with the national team after feeling some knee discomfort. Yamal has been called up to the squad for Nations League fixtures against Czechia…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 1:48 PM
‘Wasn’t worth taking any risks’ – Spain boss offers Lamine Yamal knee injury update
Key Things to Know
  • Spain manager Luis de la Fuente confirmed Lamine Yamal delayed joining the national team due to knee discomfort.
  • Yamal is expected to miss Spain's Nations League match against Czechia while remaining in Barcelona.
  • De la Fuente said Yamal was willing to play, but Spain avoided taking risks with his health.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente stated that Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal delayed joining the national team due to knee discomfort because taking risks was unnecessary. Yamal stayed in Barcelona and is expected to miss Spain's Nations League fixture against Czechia. De la Fuente explained that the team prioritized the player's health rather than rushing him back onto the pitch.

Yamal is projected to rejoin the national squad after Thursday's match against Czechia. According to De la Fuente, the intention is to have the forward fully fit for Sunday's Nations League clash against England at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.

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