Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal will miss Spain’s upcoming international fixture against the Czech Republic due to knee discomfort.
The 19-year-old will not be available for the encounter as he continues his recovery from the problem.
However, Yamal is expected to join the Spanish national team squad ahead of their subsequent match against England, with hopes that he will be fit enough to feature.
The development will come as a concern to Spain manager Luis de la Fuente, considering Yamal’s importance to the national team’s attacking options.
The Barcelona youngster has established himself as one of Spain’s most influential players despite his age, regularly providing creativity, pace and attacking threat from the right wing.
His absence against the Czech Republic will therefore represent a setback for Spain as they prepare for the fixture.
The decision to keep Yamal out of the game is understood to be a precautionary measure as he continues to recover from his knee discomfort.
Spain will hope the winger makes sufficient progress before their meeting with England, as his availability could prove important to their preparations.
Meanwhile, Barcelona will also be monitoring the situation closely, with the club keen to avoid any further complications involving one of their most important players.
Yamal’s fitness will remain a major talking point ahead of Spain’s encounter with England.