Lamine Yamal discusses match approach ahead of Spain vs. Saudi Arabia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 2:06 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Lamine Yamal addressed his fitness for Spain's upcoming World Cup match against Saudi Arabia in an interview with RTVE. He indicated that playing a full 90 minutes may be unnecessary as he is still regaining full fitness after a hamstring injury. Yamal noted that he can contribute for however many minutes the coach requires. He emphasized the importance of winning their second match despite a previous draw, mentioning that despite personal ambitions, he enjoys playing against top competitors like Messi and Mbappé. Spain's match against Saudi Arabia is set for this Sunday.
- •Yamal recovering from a hamstring injury.
- •He played 22 minutes against Cape Verde.
- •Spain needs to win against Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
- •Yamal acknowledges the importance of top opponents.
- 2:06 PMYahoo Sports — 🎙️ Lamine Yamal: no need to play 90 minutes against Saudi Arabia
"Lamine Yamal has shed light on his availability for Spain’s upcoming match against Saudi Arabia at the World Cup. He did so today in an interview with RTVE. "It’s very early, it’s unnecessar...
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