Spain Lose Lamine Yamal and Oyarzabal for Nations League Clash

Luis de la Fuente Loses Two Key Spain Players

The Spain national team will be without two important players for their upcoming UEFA Nations League fixture. Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal have been ruled out of Thursday's November 12 clash against Czechia due to fitness and health concerns that will delay their arrival at the national team camp.

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed on Monday that both players will remain with their clubs over the next few days. However, neither has been ruled out for the entire international break, with Spain hoping to have them available for the subsequent match against England.

The situation forces head coach Luis de la Fuente to adjust his plans for the trip to Prague. Spain have already secured a place in the Nations League quarterfinals, but they still have work to do to finish top of their group.

What Happened to Lamine Yamal?

Lamine Yamal experienced discomfort in his right knee following Barcelona's 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano. After undergoing medical tests, the decision was made for the 19-year-old winger to remain in Barcelona and continue his recovery.

The Spanish federation is in regular contact with the club's medical staff to monitor his progress. For now, Yamal will not travel to Prague, although there is hope that he can join the national team before their next fixture.

Oyarzabal Will Also Miss the Trip to Prague

Mikel Oyarzabal's situation is different. The Real Sociedad captain is recovering from a bout of flu that also forced him to miss his club's match against Rayo Vallecano.

The forward will remain in San Sebastián until he has recovered. Like Yamal, he is expected to join the national team camp in the coming days, provided his health allows it.

Their absences follow the withdrawal of Ander Barrenetxea, who was replaced in the squad by Jorge de Frutos of Rayo Vallecano. De la Fuente must now reorganize his attacking options for the first match of the international window.

Spain Hope to Have Both Back Against England

The coaching staff are hoping to have both attackers available on Sunday, November 15, when Spain host England at Madrid's Metropolitano Stadium.

La Roja enter these fixtures with 12 points from a possible 12, three ahead of England, and have already secured qualification for the quarterfinals. Their remaining objective is to maintain their lead and finish the group stage in first place.

Although losing Yamal and Oyarzabal against Czechia is a setback, Spain's priority is to allow both players to recover without taking unnecessary risks ahead of one of their biggest matches of the international break.

Spain's Absences Against Czechia

• Lamine Yamal: right knee discomfort following Barcelona's match against Atlético Madrid.
• Mikel Oyarzabal: recovering from flu symptoms in San Sebastián.
• Potential return: the RFEF hopes both players will be available against England on November 15.

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