The Spanish team enters the field this Thursday without three important names. Luis from Fuente will not be able to count on Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Mikel Merino in the friendly against Iraque. The duel takes place at Estádio Riazor, at A Coruña, from 4pm. The coach confirmed the absences at a press conference.
Lamine Yamal is recovering from a muscle injury to his left thigh suffered at the end of April. The Barcelona attacker is not yet fit to play. The technical committee follows the recovery schedule to try to have him available at the debut of Copa and Mundo.
De la Fuente explains plan for Lamine Yamal
The Spanish coach detailed the young man’s moment. Ele will not play against Iraque. The focus remains on preparing for June 15th, when Espanha debuts against Cabo Verde.
De la Fuente avoided guarantees. “There’s no guarantee he’ll play. Veremos,” he said. The plan foresees a gradual increase in the workload. Yamal can start with limited minutes or even just participate in training.
The injury occurred at the end of April. Desde then, the attacker went through controlled phases of recovery. Ele even admitted fear of losing Copa’s Mundo at the beginning of the problem. Agora, the enthusiasm is back.
Recuperação of Lamine Yamal continues in progress
The striker has shown optimism in recent interviews. Ele recalled that four years ago he played with friends in the neighborhood. Hoje, at 18 years old, lives in anticipation of Mundo’s first Copa.
The technical committee monitors it day by day. Qualquer signal of discomfort may interrupt work. The goal is to avoid relapses. Yamal is already training with the ball, but still far from maximum intensity.
- Lesão muscle in left thigh suffered at the end of April
- Recuperação gradual with work in the gym and on the field
- Ausência confirmed in the friendly against Iraque
- Dúvida to debut against Cabo Verde on June 15
- Possibilidade limited minutes in Mundial’s first match
Espanha sets last tests before Copa
The Spanish team faces Iraque this Thursday. Depois, travels to México, where they will face Peru on Monday, the 8th. Esses games serve as final adjustments before the tournament.
The absence of Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Mikel Merino opens up space for other athletes. De la Fuente must rotate the cast. The focus is on testing combinations and maintaining the rhythm.
Estádio Riazor hosts the clash at Coruña. The public expects to see the team that has been performing well in recent years. Espanha arrives as one of the favorites for the title.
Yamal talks about anxiety about debut
In a statement to the Spanish federation, the striker shared his emotions. Ele said the mind doesn’t seem to have stopped this season. The desire to debut is great.
Yamal avoided dramatizing the injury. Ele highlighted the support received. The young star believes that the remaining time is enough to do well. The fans follow the evolution closely.
Detalhes from Spanish preparation for Mundial
The selection has a tight schedule. The friendly against Iraque marks the beginning of the final stretch. Depois from Peru, the team moves on to Estados Unidos, where Copa begins.
De la Fuente manages the group carefully. Ele avoids unnecessary risks with recovering players. The coach prioritizes health for the long tournament.
The debut against Cabo Verde takes place on June 15th. Depois, Espanha face Arábia Saudita and Uruguai in the group stage. The coach wants everyone available at the right time.