Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has been ruled out of Spain's upcoming UEFA Nations League match against Czechia on Thursday following a right knee injury. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) officially confirmed on Monday, November 9, 2026, that the 19-year-old will miss the fixture to undergo medical treatment in Barcelona.
Yamal sustained the injury during Barcelona's 2-1 La Liga victory over Atlético Madrid on Sunday, despite playing the full 90 minutes. He is scheduled to undergo rehabilitation over the coming days before rejoining the national squad in Madrid ahead of Sunday's clash against England. Real Sociedad striker Mikel Oyarzabal will also miss the trip to Czechia as he recovers from flu, with the federation expecting both players to return for the England match.
Read nextKylian Mbappé Beats Lamine Yamal to Win La Liga Player of the Month for OctoberYamal has been in sensational form this season, starting all 20 matches for club and country while registering 17 goals and 13 assists. His heavy workload has renewed discussions around player management, following prior tensions between Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick and Spain manager Luis de la Fuente over the winger's physical fitness. Having already earned 37 caps for Spain and won the World Cup last July, Yamal remains vital to Spain's campaign. Spain currently leads its Nations League group with four consecutive wins and needs a victory against Czechia and a draw against England to secure top spot ahead of the quarter-finals in March.
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