Spain’s Yamal says ‘very early, unnecessary’ to play full World Cup match
Summary
Spain player Lamine Yamal says he is not ready to play a full 90-minute match yet as he recovers from a hamstring injury. Spain will play Saudi Arabia in their next World Cup game after a 0-0 draw in their first match.Key Facts
- Lamine Yamal is 18 years old and recovering from a hamstring injury.
- He appeared as a substitute for Spain in their World Cup opener against Cape Verde.
- Yamal says it is too soon to play a full match but can play some minutes.
- Spain’s coach, Luis de la Fuente, said Yamal could play about an hour in the upcoming game.
- Spain drew 0-0 with Cape Verde in their World Cup Group H opening match.
- Spain faces Saudi Arabia next in the group stage.
- Spain won the World Cup once, in 2010, but hasn’t advanced past the last 16 since then.
- Yamal’s Barcelona teammate Pau Cabarsi supports him and believes he will help the team.
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