Spain’s younger sensation Lamine Yamal is not going to function for La Roja when the staff faces Georgia within the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, and whereas followers have been left questioning why, the true cause behind his absence has now come to gentle. Spain, the reigning European champion, is trying to proceed its excellent qualifying run, however it should have to take action with out its brightest younger star.
Luis de la Fuente’s gamers enter the third spherical of Group E qualification matches with full momentum, having secured commanding wins over Bulgaria (3-0) and Turkey (6-0). Beneath the present coach, La Roja has turn out to be probably the most dominant groups in worldwide soccer once more, boasting a 27-match unbeaten run in aggressive play.
However as Spain prepares for one more essential conflict at dwelling in opposition to Georgia, the staff will probably be lacking a number of key names — amongst them Actual Madrid’s Dani Carvajal, Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams, and Barcelona’s teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal, whose absence has drawn probably the most consideration.
Georgia, then again, arrives with confidence after a 3-0 win over Bulgaria, impressed by star winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who leads their historic push for a first-ever World Cup look. Spain has received seven of its final eight conferences with Georgia, together with a 4-1 victory at Euro 2024, however the absence of Yamal may nonetheless have an effect on the rhythm and dynamism that has made De la Fuente’s aspect so harmful.
The rationale behind Lamine Yamal’s absence
The story of Yamal’s withdrawal started quietly, simply days earlier than the worldwide break. The Barcelona star, who had solely simply returned from a groin damage, suffered a recurrence of the identical challenge throughout the membership’s Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
“The groin downside for Lamine Yamal has returned following the sport in opposition to PSG. The participant will miss the sport in opposition to Sevilla and his restoration time is estimated at two to a few weeks,” Barcelona stated in an official assertion.
That setback compelled Spain’s teaching workers to make a tough name. Though De la Fuente initially included Yamal in his squad, he later withdrew him after reviewing Barca’s medical report confirming the recurrence. The choice got here amid rising stress between the La Liga big and the Spanish federation over how Yamal has been managed in current months.
Lamine Yamal speaks with Luis de la Fuente, Head Coach of Spain.
When will Lamine Yamal return?
The timeline for Lamine Yamal’s restoration initially instructed he may miss most of October, together with the upcoming league fixtures. Nevertheless, current updates from Barcelona point out that his rehabilitation is progressing forward of schedule.
In accordance with Mundo Deportivo, the 18-year-old ahead is predicted to rejoin full coaching by October 18, which may make him accessible for the Champions League conflict in opposition to Olympiacos on the twenty first. If all goes effectively, he will probably be absolutely match for El Clasico in opposition to Actual Madrid on October 26.
