Luis De La Fuente Defends Lamine Yamal

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has responded to criticism regarding Lamine Yamal's absence from the match against the Czech Republic. The player is suffering from knee inflammation and did not join the squad to avoid any further risk.

"It is sad to speak without knowing the reality," Luis de la Fuente stated during a press conference. Lamine Yamal is in a good phase of recovery, and we believe he will be with the team on Friday for the match against England.

Furthermore, Mikel Oyarzabal did not travel to Prague because he was away for the birth of his child. The manager clarified that Oyarzabal's situation is similar to Yamal's.

"People are inventing arguments that have nothing to do with reality," added Luis de la Fuente, emphasizing that no special privileges were granted to the FC Barcelona player. We would have done the same for any other player.

Medical Context

Lamine Yamal is suffering from knee inflammation, and the Spanish medical staff decided not to take the risk for a minor match against the Czech Republic.

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