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Yamal, Williams to be available for Spain’s opening World Cup match

Yamal, Williams to be available for Spain’s opening World Cup match

Summary

Spain’s coach Luis de la Fuente says players Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, and Victor Munoz are recovering from injuries and likely to play in Spain’s first World Cup match against Cape Verde on June 15. The players are staying in Chattanooga to continue their rehab and may not play in the final warm-up game against Peru.

Key Facts

  • Lamine Yamal, 18, has a groin issue and a hamstring injury from April.
  • Nico Williams and Victor Munoz are also recovering from injuries.
  • The three players stayed behind in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to continue rehabilitation.
  • Spain’s last warm-up match is against Peru before they play Cape Verde in their World Cup opener.
  • Coach de la Fuente expects no setbacks and hopes all three will be fit by June 15.
  • The coach is cautious about whether the players will start the opening match.
  • Spain won Euro 2024, making them one of the favorites for the World Cup.
  • Forward Yeremy Pino said the team feels proud and motivated by the expectations.
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