Lamine Yamal set to join Spain for England clash

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente announced that Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is available to join the national team for the UEFA Nations League match against England. Yamal had missed the previous match against Czechia due to minor discomfort and inflammation in his right knee, which developed during a La Liga match against Atlético Madrid.

Medical checks revealed fluid in the joint, prompting the decision to keep him in Barcelona for treatment. De la Fuente emphasized that the issue was not serious and that Yamal could have played if necessary, but prioritizing his fitness for the England match was deemed sensible.

Yamal is expected to train with the squad ahead of the game at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. Real Sociedad striker Mikel Oyarzabal, who also missed the Czechia game, is set to rejoin the squad.

Spain leads the group with a perfect record, and both teams have already qualified for the Nations League quarter-finals, making this match crucial for determining first place in the group.