Spain Superstar Lamine Yamal Declared Fit to Make His World Cup Debut Against Cape Verde
- On Monday, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed Lamine Yamal is fit for the World Cup opener against Cape Verde but will start on the bench.
- The 18-year-old trained all week following his April 22 hamstring injury, with De la Fuente stating, "He is available but not to start the game. He is in perfect condition to play some minutes."
- Wingers Nico Williams and Victor Munoz are also limited to the bench, limiting De la Fuente's tactical options in wide areas. "They are fine to play tomorrow without setting them back," De la Fuente added.
- Amid reports of a 55 million euros transfer deal between Barcelona and Chelsea for Marc Cucurella, De la Fuente expressed no concern about distraction. "The players understand their role and accept it. That is the luck this team has," he said.
- Spain, favored to win a second World Cup after their Euro 2024 victory, faces Cape Verde in Group H. "For me, with all due respect to the rest, it is the best team in the world," De la Fuente said.
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World Cup: Spain held to a draw by tiny Cape Verde
LOS ANGELES, United States — European champions Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday as Iran prepared to make their long-awaited entrance at the tournament after a build-up engulfed by uncertainty. Spain, regarded as one of the strong pre-tournament favourites, had been expected to cruise past Cape Verde in their Group H opener in Atlanta. But despite enjoying 74 percent possession and laying siege…
Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Mikel Merino are, together with Víctor Muñoz, who did not take part in Cape Verde, the players of the Spanish team who arrived in this World Cup. And the good news is that the three have completed the minutes played without problems.
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