Lamine Yamal suffers minor back problem, misses Spain training

Lamine Yamal failed to score against Bulgaria. The young star shone in all other aspects, but Luis de la Fuente was unwilling to push him too hard. His back problems have prompted a preventative plan from Spain before facing Turkey.

'Mundo Deportivo' report that Spain number 19 remained in the gym this Friday during the morning training session. Despite this, the coaching staff do not fear for his presence in the starting line-up this Sunday.

The Barcelona starlet performed recovery exercises without pushing himself with the sole objective of recovering in the shortest possible time. Indeed, Luis de la Fuente took him off in the final stretch against Bulgaria with the match already decided.

Lamine Yamal delivered the corner that Mikel Merino headed home to seal the match in the first half with the final score at 0-3. Spain hopes to have its attacking talisman available as they seek a second victory in the 2026 World Cup qualifying phase.