Luis de la Fuente to decide on Lamine Yamal's return after injury

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Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Luis de la Fuente to decide on Lamine Yamal's return after injury
Summary

Luis de la Fuente, coach of Spain, will have the final say on when Lamine Yamal returns from injury. The 16-year-old forward is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained earlier this year. Spain's technical director, Aitor Karanka, indicated discussions are ongoing between La Roja and Barcelona regarding Yamal's fitness. There is speculation that Yamal may come off the bench in Spain's opening match against Cape Verde on June 15 in Atlanta.

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  • Luis de la Fuente consults with doctors on Yamal's return timeline.
  • Yamal is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained this year.
  • Aitor Karanka reports ongoing communication with Barcelona medical staff.
  • Yamal may appear as a substitute in Spain's opener on June 15.
  • Spain faces Cape Verde in their first match of World Cup 2026.
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  • 6:00 PMYahoo SportsLuis de la Fuente to have ‘final say’ on when Lamine Yamal makes return after injury
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The teenager is closing in on a comeback.

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