Lamine Yamal will miss Spain’s Nations League clash with the Czech Republic on Thursday because of a knee issue, but he is expected to be available for the match against England on Sunday.
The Spanish federation said on Monday that Yamal will join the team’s training camp late. The forward reported discomfort in his right knee after Barcelona‘s Spanish league game against Atletico Madrid on Sunday. Following 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 join the camp “in the coming days” and was expected to play against England at Atletico’s Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday.
Barcelona win and group standings
Yamal had an assist in Barcelona’s 2-1 win at Atletico, which left the Catalan club three points ahead of second-place Real Madrid after 12 rounds of the league.
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 is yet to collect a point.
Oyarzabal also delayed
The federation also confirmed that Real Sociedad forward Mikel Oyarzabal will join the squad late as he recovers from the flu. He will continue his recovery in San Sebastian.
The federation said it was in daily contact with the doctors at both clubs to monitor the progress of both players.