Injured Yamal to miss Spain's Nations League game against the Czechs but is expected to face England
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal shoots between Atletico Madrid's goalkeeper Jan Oblak and Alex Baena during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. Credit: AP/Jose Breton
MADRID — Lamine Yamal will miss Spain's Nations League game against the Czech Republic on Thursday because of a knee issue but is expected to be available for the match against England on Sunday.
The Spanish federation said Monday that Yamal will join the team’s training camp late after the forward reported discomfort in his right knee following Barcelona's game against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league on Sunday.
After medical tests, it was decided that Yamal would continue his recovery in Barcelona instead of traveling to Madrid to join the national team.
The federation said the 19-year-old Yamal would go to the training camp “in the coming days” and was expected to be available for Sunday's match against England at Atletico's Metropolitano Stadium.
Yamal had an assist in Barcelona's 2-1 win at Atletico, which left the Catalan club three points ahead of second-place Real Madrid after 12 rounds.
Spain leads its Nations League group with 12 points from four matches, three points more than second-place England. Croatia has three points and the Czech Republic has zero points.
The federation said Real Sociedad player Mikel Oyarzabal also will join the team late as he recovers from the flu. He will continue his recovery in San Sebastian.
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, lft, and Atletico Madrid's Alejandro Grimaldo fight for the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. Credit: AP/Jose Breton
The federation said it was communicating daily with the doctors at both clubs to monitor their progress.
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