Lamine Yamal, Barcelona's star, is preparing to join the Spanish national team today, Friday, after his health improved and he recovered from right knee pain, ahead of the anticipated clash against England, scheduled for next Sunday within the UEFA Nations League competition.
Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo" reported that Mikel Oyarzabal, Real Sociedad's player, will also join the national team camp, after the technical director Luis de la Fuente announced it following the two-nil victory over the Czech Republic.
Yamal had suffered a strong blow to his right knee, which caused inflammation and fluid accumulation within the joint, prompting him to stay in Barcelona in the past few days to complete his treatment program and recovery under the supervision of the club's medical staff, before his condition improved and he became ready to return to training and participation.
De la Fuente confirmed that the Barcelona star is now capable of playing a full 90-minute match, and defended the decision not to call him up to the camp from the beginning, indicating that the matter was coordinated between the medical staff of the national team and Barcelona, denying that the player received any special treatment, saying: "Lamine does not have any privileges, and we would have made the same decision with any other player."
The Spanish national team needs to achieve a draw against England in the upcoming match to secure the top spot in their group and ensure the advantage of playing the return leg at home in the quarter-finals.