After Spain winger Lamine Yamal missed his nation's 2-0 victory against Czechia on Thursday, Nov. 12, he is set to return for a crucial match against England on Sunday, Nov. 15.
The superstar teenager missed Spain's UEFA Nations League match due to discomfort in his knee following Barcelona's win over Atlético Madrid on Sunday, Nov. 8, causing him to remain in Barcelona.
However, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente confirmed in his pre-match press conference that the 19-year-old has recovered in time for their matchup against the Three Lions.
"We'll see if he starts. If he does, it's because he's in perfect condition," said De la Fuente.
"You never know what the game will take. He's in perfect condition. He's been with his club. He's rested very well.
He's in perfect condition.
"Lamine is fantastic. We would do the whole process again. He's made a perfect recovery, and the welcome he and Mikel [Oyarzabal] received was spectacular.
"Two more members of our family together, and we're happy that they're doing so well."
Oyarzabal also missed the game against Czechia to be present at the birth of his second child, but the striker is back with the squad alongside Yamal.
This matchup is also a momentous occasion for Yamal, as he will don the No. 10 jersey for La Roja for the first time in his senior international career.
If Spain avoids a defeat in the match against England, it will finish top of Group 3 after already booking its place in the quarterfinals of the competition.
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