👀 Spain wait on Lamine, can he play this afternoon?

👀 Spain wait on Lamine, can he play this afternoon? The Spanish national team begins its World Cup campaign this afternoon (18:00 CET) against Cape Verde. The big question surrounding the starting eleven is the physical condition of La Roja’s young star, Lamine Yamal . Luis de la Fuente shed some light on the striker’s situation in his latest press conference. The national team coach confirmed that the player is available, although with important caveats regarding how much time he can spend on the pitch. "The doctors say he is fit to play. Football is a risky activity" , the Haro-born coach pointed out. De la Fuente made it clear that Lamine Yamal is not ready to play the full 90 minutes, but he can take part for one half. The Riojan coach also referred to the condition of Nico Williams and Víctor Muñoz, who are dealing with various physical issues. The plan for them will depend exclusively on how the match unfolds and what the World Cup opener demands. "They could feature if the match calls for it. If you saw them training, you would be pleasantly surprised" , De la Fuente concluded optimistically. The coaching staff will make the final decision on the exact involvement of their stars at the last minute. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.