Spain dealt fresh Lamine Yamal blow ahead of World Cup
Lamine Yamal, a young star for Barcelona and Spain, is facing challenges ahead of the World Cup. He is likely to miss Spain's first two matches due to a hamstring injury sustained during a La Liga game. This setback raises concerns about his participation in the tournament.
- ▪Lamine Yamal is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury.
- ▪He is expected to miss Spain's opening match against Cape Verde on June 15.
- ▪There are doubts about his availability for the second match against Saudi Arabia on June 21.
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