Spain's De la Fuente hopeful teen star Yamal can face England

Spain's De la Fuente hopeful teen star Yamal can face England

The 19-year-old winger will miss the world champions' visit to face the Czech Republic in Prague on Thursday with a knee problem and is set to join up with Spain after that game.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Wednesday he is optimistic Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal will be fit to face England in the Nations League at the weekend.

The 19-year-old winger will miss the world champions' visit to face the Czech Republic in Prague on Thursday with a knee problem and is set to join up with Spain after that game.

Yamal played for Barcelona in the 2-1 La Liga win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday and on Monday Spain said he would not travel to face the Czechs.

"He got hurt in the last match, he had some discomfort in one knee, he went for the usual treatment, a scan in Barcelona, and they saw he had inflammation and fluid in the knee -- that meant he needed rest," De la Fuente told reporters.

"Our medical staff and his medical staff have a fantastic relationship, and I decided that his trip here should be avoided without knowing whether he'd be in any condition to play."

The coach said he had spoken to the winger and his recovery was looking positive ahead of England's visit to Madrid…

In brief

The 19-year-old winger will miss the world champions' visit to face the Czech Republic in Prague on Thursday with a knee problem and is set to join up with Spain after that game. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Wednesday he is optimistic Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal will be fit to face England in the Nations League at the weekend.

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