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Lamine Yamal and Oyarzabal miss Spain trip to Czech Republic

Yamal has pain in his right knee and will be treated in Barcelona first. Oyarzabal is recovering from flu, and both could return for the England match.

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Two Spain players in white kit, one looking down and one touching his chin
Two Spain players in white kit, one looking down and one touching his chin · Photo: AS

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal and Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal will not travel with Spain to the Czech Republic for Thursday's Nations League match. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Spanish federation told the press that both will join the squad later for medical reasons.

Yamal felt pain in his right knee after Barcelona's 2-1 win at Atlético Madrid on Sunday, and will first be treated in Barcelona, L'Équipe reports. Oyarzabal is finishing his recovery from flu before rejoining his teammates.

El Mundo expects both to be available for Spain's next Nations League match against England at the Metropolitano. Mundo Deportivo lists Oyarzabal as a doubt for that game.

Golviva's valuation of Yamal is €233m, above his market value of €220m on Transfermarkt. Golviva values Oyarzabal at €21m, against €25m on Transfermarkt.

Sources

This article is based on reports by:

  • L'Équipe — Espagne : Lamine Yamal et Mikel Oyarzabal retardent leur arrivée en sélection et manqueront le match de Ligue des nations en Tchéquie
  • AS — Lamine y Oyarzabal no van a Praga
  • Mundo Deportivo — Oyarzabal, baja para España ante Chequia por enfermedad y duda contra Inglaterra
  • El Mundo — Lamine Yamal y Oyarzabal no viajarán a Praga con la selección pero De la Fuente les espera ante Inglaterra

Written by the Golviva newsroom from the reports below, with figures from Golviva’s own database. Spotted a mistake? Tell us. · How we report