A blow for de la Fuente: Spain’s leader could miss the match against England

Luis de la Fuente faces a major fitness concern ahead of Spain's Nations League showdown with England.

Details: According to journalist Alfredo Martínez, the Spanish national team are concerned that Lamine Yamal may not be fit to face England on Sunday, November 15. The Barcelona winger is struggling with discomfort in his right knee, leaving his participation in the crucial encounter in doubt.

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The 19-year-old experienced knee discomfort following Barcelona's match on November 8. Subsequent medical examinations revealed inflammation and fluid in the joint. As a precaution, Spain decided not to take Yamal to Prague for Thursday's Nations League clash against Czechia, allowing him to continue his recovery at his club.

However, Luis de la Fuente remains optimistic about the youngster's chances of recovering in time. Speaking at a press conference on November 11, the head coach explained that Yamal's condition was improving and expressed hope that the winger would join the national team on Friday.

Spain will host England at Madrid's Metropolitano Stadium on November 15. De la Fuente's side have already secured qualification for the Nations League quarter-finals after winning their opening four group-stage matches, although the battle for first place is not yet over.

It is worth noting that Lamine Yamal has scored four goals in Spain's first four Nations League matches this season.

Reminder: Alarm bells at Barcelona! Lamine Yamal suffers knee problems and will miss Spain's match