Lamine Yamal to miss Spain’s match against Czechia after feeling knee pain

Lamine Yamal is expected to miss Spain’s opening match of the international break against Czechia after feeling discomfort in his knee following a full appearance for Barcelona in Sunday evening’s win over Atlético Madrid, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Yamal underwent tests this morning and it was decided that he would remain in Barcelona temporarily instead of joining the national team straight away. The report said Barcelona is taking a calm approach to the player’s condition, with Yamal expected to join Spain’s squad later in the week.

Spain face Czechia in Prague on Thursday in the Nations League, before taking on England in Madrid on Sunday. The squad also includes Yamal’s Barcelona teammates Pedri, Pau Cubarsí, Fermín López and Joan García.