De La Fuente Denies Special Privileges for Lamine Yamal Amid Delayed Arrival at Spain's Camp
The Barcelona forward stayed home for treatment after Spain’s medical staff assessed the knee problem, and he is expected back for Sunday’s match.
- On Wednesday, Spain coach Fuente expressed frustration with media reports suggesting Lamine Yamal received special treatment, stating, "I can't stand people who try to deceive you and lie."
- Following Barcelona's 2-1 win against Atletico Madrid on Sunday, the Spanish federation reported Monday that Yamal experienced right knee discomfort requiring rest from travel.
- Yamal missed Thursday's Nations League match against the Czech Republic due to the injury, though Spain leads its group with 12 points and has already qualified for the quarterfinals.
- Fuente confirmed Wednesday the recovery is progressing well, saying, "The recovery is going well, and we believe he will be with us on Friday."
- Real Sociedad player Mikel Oyarzabal was also expected to join the squad late while recovering from the flu; Fuente emphasized Yamal holds no special privileges under team protocol.
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Medicine Hat NewsDe la Fuente denies special privileges for Lamine Yamal amid delayed arrival at Spain's camp
MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente defended Lamine Yamal against suggestions of preferential treatment after the forward was allowed to join the national team’s training camp later than the rest of the squad.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has reacted sharply to claims that Lamine Yamal has requested to miss the Czech Republic's visit to the Nations League. He was adamant that the Barcelona winger's absence is due to injury and that the player does not enjoy privileges in the national team. "I cannot stand lies and fabrications," de la Fuente said at a press conference before the match in Prague. He explained that Yamal felt pain in his knee, and medi…
The coach responds to criticism and reveals that the Barça player has fluid in his knee.
Infrequently it is news that Luis de la Fuente is angry at press conferences, which tend to have a friendly atmosphere. The selector was indignant at suggestions of suspicion for the injury of Lamine Yamal, who will not play this Thursday before the Czech Republic. «It is regrettable, he has an inflammation in his knee... What hurts me the most is the lie, the lack of rigor and truthfulness, the invention. I have counted more than I should, with…
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Luis de la Fuente, Spanish coach, appeared in the press room of the Letná stadium in Prague to talk about the match in front of the Czech Republic. Spain wants to consolidate its first place in front of the colist of the group, although the minister does not want any confidence.
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