Lamine Yamal Reveals He Needs More Time to Reach Full Fitness as Spain Star Continues Recovery
Spain winger Lamine Yamal has revealed he is not yet ready to play a full match at the World Cup due to his ongoing recovery from a hamstring injury. The 18-year-old Barcelona forward, who played 25 minutes in Spain's 0-0 draw with Cape Verde, is available for limited minutes in Sunday's game against Saudi Arabia.
Lamine stated that he is feeling good but it's too soon to play a full match, and he is still settling in. He expressed his desire to be on the pitch and help the team, even if it's not for the full 90 minutes. The injury had made him think about the World Cup, but he is relieved to have recovered in time.
The European champions are looking to ignite their campaign after a lacklustre start, and Lamine's fitness is a key talking point. He downplayed criticism of Spain's draw with Cape Verde, saying it's best to move on and that many teams have struggled in the first round. Spain are among the favourites and need to win on Sunday.
Lamine stated that he is feeling good but it's too soon to play a full match, and he is still settling in. He expressed his desire to be on the pitch and help the team, even if it's not for the full 90 minutes. The injury had made him think about the World Cup, but he is relieved to have recovered in time.
The European champions are looking to ignite their campaign after a lacklustre start, and Lamine's fitness is a key talking point. He downplayed criticism of Spain's draw with Cape Verde, saying it's best to move on and that many teams have struggled in the first round. Spain are among the favourites and need to win on Sunday.
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