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Spain’s Yamal says ‘very early, unnecessary’ to play full World Cup match

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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