Determined to mount a powerful campaign and erase the bitter memories of recent World Cups – where they suffered a group-stage exit in 2014 and consecutive round-of-16 eliminations in 2018 and 2022 following their 2010 triumph – Spain are taking no chances when it comes to squad depth. Consequently, Yamal is not the only fitness concern for Luis de la Fuente’s side, with Nico Williams and Victor Munoz also being closely monitored by the medical staff. Karanka noted that the final decision on their involvement will be a collaborative effort between the coaching staff and the doctors, ensuring no unnecessary risks are taken during the group stages.
“It is another of the successes of the team, that of the medical services and the coaching staff. To see what the moment for each player is,” Karanka said. “Luis has the last word with the doctors. The recovery is going very well in the three cases and it is Luis who will see with the doctors what is the best. It is the moment for the doctors and for Luis.”
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