Lamine Yamal Misses Czech Republic Clash With Knee Pain
Lamine Yamal will miss Spain’s upcoming UEFA Nations League fixture against the Czech Republic due to knee pain, MTI reported. The 19-year-old forward has not traveled for the national team’s training camp, alongside Real Sociedad forward Mikel Oyarzabal, who is battling influenza.
Both players will be available for Sunday’s final group match against England, according to the Spanish federation. Yamal has started every single match for his club and country this season, accumulating 20 appearances with 17 goals and 13 assists.
Squad Rotations Across Europe
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk will miss Netherlands’ matches against Greece and Germany due to physical problems. The Dutch federation announced that the player returned in an unhealthy state following Sunday’s victory against Crystal Palace. Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu has also withdrawn from the French squad due to a thigh injury, despite playing the full match against Fiorentina, as reported by the French federation.
England also made a defensive adjustment after Manchester City defender Marc Guéhit was substituted at halftime against Nottingham Forest due to hip pain. Newcastle United player Dan Burn replaces Guéhit in Thomas Tuchel’s squad. Meanwhile, L’Equipe noted that Spain’s squad for the November fixtures notably excludes Barcelona midfielders Rodri and Dani Olmo due to ongoing injuries.
Spain Secures Quarterfinal Spot with Perfect Record
Spain leads Group A with a perfect record of four wins from four matches, securing their place in the quarterfinals regardless of upcoming results. The team defeated England 3–2 at Wembley in September, setting up a potential group-deciding rematch in Madrid. France requires only a draw to secure their quarterfinal spot before facing Turkey in Bordeaux.
England hosts Croatia at Wembley before traveling to Madrid to face Spain. Victor Munoz could feature for Spain after recovering from a knee injury, while Marca indicated Barcelona will release Yamal to join the national squad on Friday.
November Squad Announcements
Luis de la Fuente announced his squad for the November fixtures, omitting Rodri and Dani Olmo due to injuries, meaning Spain must manage without them against the Czech Republic and England. Meanwhile, Marco Rossi announced the Hungary squad on Tuesday, featuring the returns of Roland Sallai and Barnabás Varga, while Alex Tóth misses out due to injury.
Why Lamine Yamal Is Missing the Match
Why is Lamine Yamal missing the match against the Czech Republic?
Yamal is sidelined with knee pain after playing the full duration of Barcelona’s La Liga victory against Atlético Madrid. The Spanish federation confirmed he stayed behind initially but will join the squad for Sunday’s match against England.
Who has replaced injured players in the French and English squads?
France called up Saël Kumbedi from VfL Wolfsburg to replace the injured Pierre Kalulu. England brought in Dan Burn from Newcastle United after Marc Guéhit withdrew with hip pain.
Have Spain already qualified for the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals?
Yes, Spain leads Group A with a 100 percent record after four matches and has already secured qualification for the knockout stage.