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Yamal ruled out of Spain’s next match with knee injury
Published : Tuesday, 10 November, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Observer Online Report
Barcelona and Spain have suffered a setback as Lamine Yamal will miss Spain’s next UEFA Nations League match against the Czech Republic due to a knee injury. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said on Monday that the 19-year-old forward had injured his right knee. However, he is expected to join the national squad before Sunday’s match against England.
Barcelona secured a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid away from home in La Liga on Sunday, with Yamal picking up the right knee injury during the match. Despite the injury, he played the full 90 minutes and contributed to Fermin Lopez’s winning goal by providing the assist.
The victory strengthened Barcelona’s position at the top of the La Liga standings, extending their lead over the second-placed team to three points. However, Yamal’s injury has raised fresh concerns for the Spanish camp.
The RFEF said Yamal would remain in Barcelona for treatment over the next few days, with the aim of joining the national squad ahead of Sunday’s match against England in Madrid. Spain will therefore have to face the Czech Republic without the young forward.
Meanwhile, Real Sociedad striker Mikel Oyarzabal will also miss the match against the Czech Republic due to illness. He is recovering from flu and, like Yamal, is expected to return before the England fixture, according to the Spanish football federation.
Yamal has been in impressive form for Barcelona and Spain this season. He has started all 20 matches he has played for club and country, scoring 17 goals and providing 13 assists. His combined goal contributions stand at 30.
However, concerns have already been raised over his heavy workload. Several quarters have called for closer management of his playing time and physical demands. His previous groin injury last season had also caused disagreements between Barcelona and the Spanish national team.
In September last year, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick accused Spain of failing to properly manage Yamal’s fitness. Without naming Spain coach Luis de la Fuente directly, Flick suggested that the youngster was not receiving adequate care. Later, when Yamal withdrew from international duty in November, the RFEF expressed surprise at what it described as insufficient communication from Barcelona. His latest knee injury could revive the debate over his fitness and workload.
Yamal made his senior debut for Barcelona at the age of just 15 and quickly became one of the club’s key players. He has so far made 167 appearances for Barcelona and played 37 matches for Spain.
Spain will now aim to secure top spot in their Nations League group. They have won all four of their opening matches in Group A3. Spain lead the group with 12 points, while England are second with nine.
A victory over the Czech Republic followed by a draw against England would be enough for Spain to secure the group’s top position. The top two teams in the group will advance to the quarter-finals in March.
The UEFA Nations League has been held every two years since the 2018-19 season. Spain won the 2022-23 edition but finished runners-up after losing to Portugal in the final of the 2024-25 competition. They will now look to maintain their position at the top and progress to the next stage.
- MaT
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