Spain’s Yamal Fully Fit for World Cup but Starts on Bench

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Ahead of their Group H opener against Cape Verde, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed that 18-year-old Lamine Yamal has fully recovered and is available for selection. However, de la Fuente said the Barcelona winger will start on the bench as Spain manage his workload. The national team’s medical staff and Barcelona are working together to build Yamal’s match sharpness ahead of crucial games against Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. This cautious approach aims to keep Spain’s main attacking threat firing for a deep run in North America.

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