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Spain Star Yamal Cleared for Austria Match
2 Jul
Summary
- Lamine Yamal is fully recovered from his hamstring injury.
- Spain faces Austria in the World Cup round of 32.
- New signing Víctor Muñoz may also feature against Austria.
Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal is fully fit and ready to play a complete match in the World Cup round of 32. Manager Luis de la Fuente confirmed Yamal has recovered from a hamstring injury that had limited his participation in the tournament. Spain is set to face Austria in Los Angeles on Thursday, marking the start of their knockout stage campaign.
Yamal's availability is a significant boost for Spain, which has faced attacking challenges and wing injuries. Nico Williams and Yéremy Pino have also dealt with fitness issues, though Pino has made a "miraculous" recovery. New Liverpool signing Víctor Muñoz could also feature after recovering from a calf problem.
Despite being a favorite against Austria, Spain carries the burden of a knockout stage curse, having not won a World Cup knockout match since 2010. The team has faced early exits in previous tournaments and is determined to overcome past challenges and perform optimally in the current competition.
