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02 Jul 2026, 15:06

Luises can be surprising health-wise, Del Fuente says ahead of match with Yamal

  • Del Fuente said that Yamal is ready to play the match in the starting lineup.
  • Spain will face Austria in the round of 32, and Lamine Yamal and Piño may be able to take part.
  • The coach has three key matches on his mind and believes that Villa can advance to the next round.

The Spanish coach, Luis de la Fuente, said ahead of the match that Laiman Yamal’s health and whether he can be used in the starting lineup will be the deciding factors. The team’s match will start on Wednesday ahead of the round of 32, with Spain taking on Austria.

Speaking about the match with Austria, De la Fuente said the player’s fitness had been assessed, and that the situation is April 22, and that he may still be able to play. The coach said that the team’s game plan is already set, and that Yamal wants to play.

Over the course of the group stage, Yamal played 141 minutes across three matches. He scored in his first match in 10 minutes against Saudi Arabia, and also scored 76 minutes later against Uruguay.

Before the match against Austria, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said that the player’s health will determine whether he can be used in the starting lineup. “Piño, who has a minor injury, could miss the match against Austria. Yamal might also be able to play, but it will depend on how he feels,” the coach said.

Villa Williams can’t play against Austria due to an injury. De la Fuente said that he had been told that the player could miss the round of 16. “The player is still not fully fit, so we will see how he feels. The match will be the deciding factor,” he added.

Tags: Well-being/Sport/Football

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