Spain: bad news for Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal ruled out

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Spain: bad news for Lamine Yamal

12.11.26 14:45 UEFA Nations League A

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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente will be without his starlet Lamine Yamal for his team’s next Nations League match. They face the Czech Republic this Thursday.

Two players were absent on Monday, November 9, as La Roja began their training camp. Wingers Lamine Yamal, who is injured, and Mikel Oyarzabal, who is ill, have withdrawn from Spain’s Nations League match against the Czech Republic. The game is scheduled for Thursday in Prague, their federation announced.

🤗 ¡Empiezan a llegar nuestros chicos! Lo para todo, hasta la lluvia. Unai Simón es el primero. #VamosEspaña | #NationsLeague https://t.co/u22uvqfwFF
— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) November 9, 2026

Yamal to play against England?

According to La Roja’s statement, Lamine Yamal, the FC Barcelona attacking prodigy, has been dealing with discomfort in his right knee since Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid on Sunday evening. Real Sociedad’s Oyarzabal is recovering from the flu.

🚨🇪🇸 Lamine Yamal will not be available for Spain against Czech Republic due to knee issues. Yamal will join up with squad ahead of England match, recovering from knee discomfort. https://t.co/bRAqc6l2K2
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 9, 2026

The statement says that both players are expected to join the training camp in the coming days, meaning they could be available for the match against England at the Metropolitano in Madrid on Sunday, the final day of the Nations League group stage, in Group 3.

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