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Just before the Round of 32 match of the World Cup, a relief news has emerged for the fans of the Spanish team. Team coach Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that young star winger Lamin Yamal is now fully fit to play on the field for 90 minutes. Spain will play its knockout match against Austria on Thursday, in which Yamal’s role is considered very important. Yamal was fielded only for a limited time due to a hamstring injury during the group stage, but now he is fully fit and ready to lead the team to victory.
Spain at full strength for knockout
The Spanish team is not only happy with the return of Lamin Yamal, but the fitness of other players is also boosting the morale of the team. Jeremy Pino and Victor Munoz, who were battling injuries, have also made impressive recoveries ahead of the knockouts. Coach de la Fuente described the fitness of Pino, who suffered a shoulder injury in the group stage, as “miraculous”. Although it is difficult for Nico Williams to play against Austria, it is expected that if Spain makes it to the Round of 16, Nico can also make a comeback.
Coach’s statement on Lamin Yamal’s fitness
Coach Luis de la Fuente spoke openly about Yamal’s situation in the press conference. He said, “We are taking great care regarding the recovery of the players, but Lamin is feeling very good now. He has a huge hunger to play and is ready for the whole match.” Yamal has spent only 141 minutes on the field in three matches so far in the tournament and has scored one goal. With him taking the field at full fitness, Spain’s attacking line will become more dangerous.
Eye on first knockout win since 2010
This World Cup is no less than a litmus test for Spain. Since becoming champion in 2010, the team has been seen continuously struggling in the knockout matches. In 2014, the team could not progress beyond the group stage, while in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, they had to face defeat in their initial knockout matches. In such a situation, this match against Austria is a big opportunity for Spain to change its past history and remain firmly in the title race.
