Rabat – Lamine Yamal will miss Spain’s Nations League fixture against the Czech Republic after suffering a knee strain in training.
The Barcelona winger has been ruled out as a precautionary measure to prevent further injury.
Real Sociedad forward Mikel Oyarzabal will also miss the match due to ongoing physical discomfort.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed on Monday that both attacking players will miss Thursday’s midweek tie, according to Marca.
Yamal reported knee discomfort following Barcelona’s victory over Atlético de Madrid at the Metropolitano on Sunday.
Hansi Flick’s side secured top spot heading into the international break thanks to a brace from Fermin Lopez.
Oyarzabal remains in San Sebastián after coming down with the flu, compounded by lingering back pain. His period of rest also comes as he awaits the birth of his second child.
Spain’s medical team expects to re-evaluate both forwards once they complete their initial recovery programs at their respective clubs.
With their absence limited to Thursday’s fixture, national team staff remain hopeful that a brief period of rest will allow them to re-integrate seamlessly into the group later in the week.
“Both players will join the squad in the coming days to be available for the match against England at the Metropolitano Stadium,” the RFEF said.
Liverpool forward Victor Muñoz and Rayo Vallecano’s Jorge de Frutos have both earned call-ups to the national squad.
Spain lead their Nations League group with 12 points heading into their final two fixtures, keeping control of top spot as they aim to lock down a place in the knockout stage.