Luis de la Fuente expressed confidence in the fitness of key players ahead of Spain's World Cup match against Cape Verde on June 15, specifically mentioning Yamal, Williams, and Munoz as being on schedule.
De la Fuente's squad is boosted by the return to fitness of Yamal, who overcame an 18-year-old challenge with groin and hamstring problems in April.
Related ↗Red Bull's F1 engine performance leaves ADUO stunned.Instead of joining the team for Monday's match against Peru, Yamal and Williams stayed behind in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to focus on their recovery at Spain's training base.
According to De la Fuente, both Yamal and Williams should remain injury-free until at least the 15th of the month.
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De la Fuente expressed reservations about the readiness of his players for a potential opening match against Cape Verde.
According to De la Fuente, all three teams are on track to reach optimal condition by June 15th as scheduled.
The key factor here is ensuring these players' schedules remain on track, allowing them to participate in the World Cup selection process when needed.
Before facing Peru in Puebla, Spain's next match will be a crucial one, as they prepare to open their World Cup campaign in Atlanta.
The Spaniard emphasized that this match holds significant importance for them. They're treating it as more than just a warm-up opportunity.
Following their impressive Euro 2024 victory, Spain enters the World Cup as one of the top favorites, boasting an astonishing 26% probability to claim the championship according to a Goldman Sachs prediction.
Spanish forward Yeremy Pino acknowledged the team's acceptance of their role.
Carrying the weight of past successes, Pino acknowledges the favourites label as a natural consequence of their team's strong performance history.
Excessive pressure shouldn't hinder our performance, but rather drive us to excel further.
Luis de la Fuente expressed confidence in the fitness Lamine Yamal key players ahead of Spain's World Cup match against Cape Verde on June 15, specifically mentioning Yamal, Williams, and Munoz as being on schedule.
