Post by Platini Womela

Spain’s🇪🇸 18-year-old star Lamine Yamal has been cleared to feature in the World Cup opener against Cape Verde on Monday in Atlanta after recovering from the hamstring injury that ended his club season in April. Coach Luis de la Fuente said Yamal completed full training sessions in Chattanooga and feels good, though he is not expected to start or play 90 minutes. The plan is to use him off the bench for a limited spell to manage his return, with the coaching staff prioritizing his fitness for later group games against Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. Yamal’s availability is a boost for one of the tournament favorites after Spain won Euro 2024. He missed the final weeks with Barcelona and Spain’s warm-up against Peru to focus on rehabilitation, but medical staff reported his recovery has gone faster than expected. Nico Williams and Victor Munoz are also back in contention after their own injury layoffs, giving de la Fuente more options on the flanks. Spain will take a cautious approach with Yamal given his age and the long tournament ahead, but his presence adds pace and creativity to a squad aiming to build on its European title. - Fifa World Cup News.