Lamine Yamal will miss Spain’s Nations League match against the Czech Republic on Thursday because of a knee problem, but is expected to be available for the clash with England on Sunday.
The Spanish federation said on Monday that Yamal will join the squad late after the forward reported discomfort in his right knee following Barcelona’s Spanish league game against Atletico Madrid on Sunday. After medical tests, it was decided that the 19-year-old would continue his recovery in Barcelona rather than travel to Madrid to join the national team.
The federation said Yamal would go to the training camp “in the coming days” and was expected to be available for Sunday’s match against England at Atletico’s Metropolitano Stadium.
Barcelona win at Atletico
Yamal provided an assist in Barcelona’s 2-1 win at Atletico, which put the Catalan club three points ahead of second-place Real Madrid after 12 rounds.
Nations League standings
Spain leads its Nations League group with 12 points from four matches, three points more than second-place England. Croatia has three points, while the Czech Republic has none.
Oyarzabal also delayed
The federation also said Real Sociedad player Mikel Oyarzabal will join the team late as he recovers from the flu. He will continue his recovery in San Sebastian.
The federation added that it is communicating daily with the doctors at both clubs to monitor the players’ progress.