Posted by Chinenye on Fri 13th Nov, 2026 - tori.ng
Lamine Yamal is expected to return to action against England on Sunday after missing the last match because of a knee problem.
(Lamine Yamal. photo by Yahoo Sports)
Lamine Yamal is ready to play, and Spain's coach says he will join the team for Sunday's big game against England.
Fabrizio Romano, the football transfer expert, shared the news online on Friday.
He quoted de la Fuente saying Yamal is "available and joining us today," and that the 19 year old is feeling well and keen to link up with the group.
Yamal missed Thursday's 2 - 0 win over Czechia in Prague because of discomfort and swelling in his right knee.
The problem started after Barcelona's La Liga win over Atletico Madrid.
Medical checks found some fluid in the joint, so the club and staff decided he should stay in Barcelona for treatment rather than travel.
De la Fuente said the issue was not serious and that Yamal could have played against Czechia if needed.
He said putting Yamal's fitness first for the England game was the wiser choice.
Yamal is expected to train with the squad before the match at the Metropolitano in Madrid.
Real Sociedad striker Mikel Oyarzabal, who also missed the Czechia game, is due to rejoin the squad around the same time.
Spain go into the game top of the group with a perfect record.
Both sides have already reached the Nations League quarter finals, so Sunday's match will decide who finishes first.
🚨🇪🇸 Lamine Yamal, back available for Spain to face England next. “He’s available and he’s joining us today”, says Luis de la Fuente. https://t.co/qtTAZzAU3c
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 13, 2026