Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSpain's prodigious winger Lamine Yamal has confirmed he is not yet prepared to play a full match at the World Cup, as his carefully managed return from a hamstring injury continues. The 18-year-old Barcelona forward, a key talent for the national side, remains available for limited minutes in Sunday's crucial Group Stage encounter against Saudi Arabia. Yamal made his first appearance in nearly two months during Spain's opening World Cup fixture, playing 25 minutes in a goalless draw with Cape Verde, a result he believes caused an “overreaction”. He expressed his desire to be on the pitch and help the team, despite knowing he cannot play for 90 minutes, and shared his relief at recovering from the injury. Yamal acknowledged the pressure for Spain to win their upcoming match against Saudi Arabia, stating that they are among the favourites and a draw does not define their World Cup standing. In fullLamine Yamal gives injury update as he calls for calm after Spain’s shock draw with Cape VerdeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Lamine Yamal reveals he is not ready to play full World Cup match after injury
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSpain's prodigious winger Lamine Yamal has confirmed he is not yet prepared to play a full match at the World Cup, as his carefully managed return from a hamstring injury continues. The 18-year-old Barcelona forward, a key talent for the national side, remains available for limited minutes in Sunday's crucial Group Stage encounter against Saudi Arabia. Yamal made his first appearance in nearly two months during Spain's opening World Cup fixture, playing 25 minutes in a goalless draw with Cape Verde, a result he believes caused an “overreaction”. He expressed his desire to be on the pitch and help the team, despite knowing he cannot play for 90 minutes, and shared his relief at recovering from the injury. Yamal acknowledged the pressure for Spain to win their upcoming match against Saudi Arabia, stating that they are among the favourites and a draw does not define their World Cup standing. In fullLamine Yamal gives injury update as he calls for calm after Spain’s shock draw with Cape VerdeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
