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Lamine Yamal To Miss Spain’s Opening World Cup Matches Unless Fully Fit

By Ajmal RoshanPublished: May 20, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Lamine Yamal To Miss Spain’s Opening World Cup Matches Unless Fully Fit

Lamine Yamal Continues Recovery At Barcelona Training Complex

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is currently continuing his recovery process at the club’s Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper training complex after suffering a hamstring injury during the league clash against Celta Vigo, where he also won and converted a crucial penalty.

Barça Prioritise Yamal’s Fitness

Barcelona were extremely cautious about Yamal's recovery from the very beginning, and they have already communicated their concerns with Spanish national team management through the medical team. The Catalans do not want to take any risks with the youngster’s fitness and are determined to avoid rushing him back too early, which could potentially worsen the injury

Spain Agree Cautious Approach

According to the latest report from Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona and the Spanish national team have reached an understanding regarding Lamine Yamal’s fitness management. The youngster will not be rushed into Spain’s opening World Cup matches against Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia unless he is fully fit, with the main focus being his availability for the crucial clash against Uruguay, a match that could decide the top spot in Group H.

No Risks With Youngster

Yamal will join the Spanish national team camp next week, but they will not risk him with intense training because they have already lost one key player, Fermin Lopez, so the team is very cautious in handling injuries for the World Cup.

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