MADRID — Lamine Yamal will miss Spain’s Nations League game against 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 Monday that Yamal will join the team’s training camp late. The forward reported discomfort in his right knee after Barcelona’s game against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league on Sunday. After medical tests, it was decided that the 19-year-old would continue his recovery in Barcelona instead of traveling 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 Edges Atletico
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.
Spain Leads Nations League Group
Spain leads its Nations League group with 12 points from four matches, three points more than second-place England. Croatia has three points, and the Czech Republic has zero.
Oyarzabal Also Delayed
The federation said Real Sociedad player Mikel Oyarzabal will also join the team late as he recovers from the flu. He will continue his recovery in San Sebastian.
The federation said it is communicating daily with the doctors at both clubs to monitor the progress of both players.