"Lamine Yamal wasn't taking any risks with his fitness on Sunday after dropping into watch some King's League action before Barcelona's game with Real Betis. The teenager is currently sidelined with a hamstring problem but is working hard on his recovery ahead of World Cup 2026 with Spain."
"Yamal was asked if he'd take the 'president's penalty' for his La Capital CF team in their Kings League semi-final clash with Rayo de Barcelona but was happy to turn down the opportunity. "I won't touch a ball until the World Cup," he said with a smile."
"Of course Yamal sustained his current injury while taking a penalty for Barcelona against Celta Vigo. Spain are due to take on Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in the group stages of the World Cup, with their first fixture scheduled for June 15th."
"There's been speculation that Yamal won't be used in the early stages of the tournament, with manager Luis de la Fuente set to introduce him slowly to avoid any risk of relapse and ensure he's at his best for the knockout rounds."
Lamine Yamal watched King’s League action before Barcelona’s match with Real Betis while dealing with a hamstring problem. He is focused on recovery ahead of the 2026 World Cup with Spain. Asked about taking the “president’s penalty” for La Capital CF in a Kings League semi-final against Rayo de Barcelona, he declined and said he would not play until the World Cup. His current injury is linked to a penalty he took for Barcelona against Celta Vigo. Spain will face Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay in group-stage matches, starting June 15. There is speculation he may not be used early, with Luis de la Fuente planning a gradual return to protect him from relapse and keep him ready for knockout rounds.
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