Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has once again insisted Lamine Yamal is in great shape
ahead of Sunday’s Nations League fixture against England.Yamal missed the win over Czechia due to a knee complaint and remained in Barcelona. He’s now joined up with the squad and De la Fuente has been asked if he will start the match.
Here’s what he’s had to say at his pre-match press conference.
“We’ll see if he starts. If he does, it’s because he’s in perfect condition,” he told reporters.
“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.”
De la Fuente also spoke again about recent reports in Spain that claimed Yamal was receiving special treatment from the national team over the international break.
“I’m not angry, really. If I were to get angry about this… I simply said that it bothers me when the truth isn’t told. Surely, everyone here feels that way. We don’t like it when people lie. That’s all,” he told reporters.
“Having said that, Lamine is fantastic. We would do the whole process again. He’s made a perfect recovery, and the welcome he and Mikel received was spectacular. Two more members of our family together, and we’re happy that they’re doing so well.
“The more players we have, the happier we are. I simply wanted to say what I don’t like and be glad that the players are in fantastic shape to play.”
Spain and England have already booked their places in the quarter-finals, with La Roja only needing to avoid defeat to finish top of the group.
