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n” “nATLANTA, USA.– Spain’s head coach, Luis de la Fuente, assured that Lamine Yamal has completely overcome the physical issues that kept him off the pitch and is prepared to take on a greater workload of minutes in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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n” “nAfter the resounding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, the Spanish coach explained that the substitution of the young attacker was a preventive decision, as the favorable result allowed for managing his efforts with the next match against Uruguay in mind.
n” “n“He is back, in perfect condition, exactly the same as Nico Williams. That makes us all very happy,” expressed De la Fuente during the post-match press conference.
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The strategist indicated that Yamal could even play the entire next match if circumstances require it, highlighting the importance of fully recovering one of the main figures of the Spanish team.
n” “nA key piece in the Spanish reaction
n” “nThe young winger was a starter for the first time in the tournament and had an outstanding performance in the rout over Saudi Arabia, providing speed, imbalance, and creativity in La Roja’s attack.
His presence helped Spain recover the best version of its football after the draw recorded in the previous matchday, showing a much more dynamic and effective image in attack.
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De la Fuente also highlighted the mutual trust that exists between the coaching staff and the player, noting that the monitoring of his physical progress has been constant since his return to competition.
n” “nLamine celebrates his return
n” “nFor his part, Yamal expressed his satisfaction at feeling fully recovered again and at contributing to the Spanish victory.
n” “n“I am very happy about the team’s victory. It had been a long time since I was able to play or train, and it makes me very happy to be back sharing the pitch with my teammates and the national team,” the footballer stated.
n” “nThe attacker also highlighted the performance of his teammate Mikel Oyarzabal, who scored a brace in the victory, and stated that the main objective was to react after the stumble suffered in the debut.
n” “nSpain will now face a demanding duel against Uruguay, a match that could define their qualification for the next phase of the 2026 World Cup.
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