- Lamine Yamal’s April hamstring injury leaves his World Cup start uncertain — he’s in Spain’s squad but could miss the first two group games and might only be ready by the June 27 match vs Uruguay.
- Spain’s draw (Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay) and squad depth mean they can cope early, but Yamal’s dribbling and spark would be hugely missed in the knockout rounds.
- Encouraging signs — training videos and staff optimism — plus De la Fuente’s plan to use him as a high-impact substitute mean fans will be watching his recovery closely.
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