The Seleção Espanhola technical committee defined that attackers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams will not travel with the main squad to México. Midfielder Víctor Muñoz was also cut from the delegation competing in the preparatory match. The trio remained in Chattanooga, in the state of Tennessee, the location chosen as the base of the European team in North American territory. Eles perform specific physical recovery activities directed by the medical department.
The confrontation against Peru takes place at Estádio Cuauhtémoc, located in the city of Puebla. Este commitment marks the end of the cycle of friendly matches before the official debut in the international competition. The medical committee chose to preserve the athletes due to accumulated wear and tear and recent physical problems suffered in their respective clubs.
Cronograma from Seleção Espanhola in the group stage
The debut of the team led by Luis de la Fuente is scheduled for June 15th in the city of Atlanta. Grupo H’s first round opponent will be Cabo Verde’s selection. The local federation’s logistical planning stipulated the immediate return of the delegation to the base in Chattanooga right after the final whistle in Puebla.
- June 8: Amistoso against Peru on Puebla, on México
- June 15: Estreia in competition against Cabo Verde on Atlanta
- June 21: Segunda round against Arábia Saudita in Atlanta
- June 26: Encerramento from the first round against Uruguai in Guadalajara
The planning outlined by the technical committee aims to minimize the wear and tear on athletes with prolonged air travel this week before the official games. The stay of the injured trio at Estados Unidos guarantees a complete physiotherapy structure without interruptions caused by the trip to Mexican territory.
Situação physics of Lamine Yamal worries technical committee
The young Barcelona striker suffered a muscle injury to the back of his right thigh on April 22nd. The physical problem occurred when the athlete converted a penalty kick for the Catalan club. Desde then, the player undergoes intensive treatments and periodic daily assessments.
The Spanish coach demonstrated moderate optimism when commenting on the clinical conditions of his starting athlete. The commander publicly declared that he hopes to count on the striker in the opening match. Ele highlighted that the right winger’s initial participation may be restricted to a short period on the field. The intention is to avoid a medical relapse that would compromise the rest of the tournament.
Atividades open in Chattanooga and contact with fans
The Europa delegation arrived at the Tennessee state last Friday to begin the acclimatization period. On Saturday, the group held a training session with open doors for the local public at the city’s sports complex.
Tanto Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams participated in light circuits on the lawn under the supervision of the federation’s physical trainers. Após finished work with the ball, the two players walked to the stands to meet the fans. Eles signed autographs and took photographs with local fans before returning to the locker room for physiotherapy and regenerative treatment sessions in the ice pool.