Lamine Yamal is about to capture a new, albeit unofficial, trophy Spainas they face Argentina in the Very definitive this March. As the date to meet the legend Lionel Messi approaching in the field, the 18-year-old has suffered a major setback, with one of La Roja’s best teammates now in doubt for the final.
With less than two months until the clash and anticipation building, preparations are already underway Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni has reportedly drawn up plans to limit Yamal’s influence. While Spain are far from reliant on the teenager, head coach Luis de la Fuente’s options could be reduced ahead of the match.
As revealed by Athletic Bilbao, Nico Williams will be sidelined indefinitely while he is treated for pubalgia. The 23-year-old already missed last Sunday’s match against Real Oviedo and will now begin a recovery process that could jeopardize his availability for the Finalissima.
In addition to confirming Mikel Jauregizar’s injury, Athletic Club released a statement discussing the winger’s status. “The footballer has started treatment with an external specialist to treat his pubalgiawith specific duties that will ensure that he will not be available for upcoming matches pending his progress,the statement read, while also revealing that the recovery timeline for both players “remains to be seen.“
Lamine Yamal from Spain celebrates his goal with Nico Williams.
Williams, a potential big blow for Spain
Besides Yamal, Williams is one of them Spain‘s most dangerous dribblers in one-on-one situations, and finding an equal replacement in the current squad would be difficult. The winger also missed four club games in a row in September due to a groin injury was absent from the Spanish squads during the October and November international windows.
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No official recovery timeline has been issued by the club, but according to the Spanish newspaper Marking, pubalgia could sideline Nico Williams for at least four weeks. With the Finalissima against Argentina planned for Friday March 27Questions are beginning to arise over whether the winger will be fit enough to handle such a demanding match without risking a setback in his recovery.
Williams added to the list of potential key absentees
Midfielder for Atletico Madrid Alex Baena could help cover Williams’ absence, but losing him would still be a big blow, especially given his good partnership with Yamal on the wing. Spain are also monitoring several other injury situations ahead of the Finalissima.
Players already ruled out with serious injuries include Mikel Merino And Samu Aghehowa. Those currently dealing with physical issues include the goalkeeper Unai Simon; defenders Dani Carvajal, Aymeric Laporte, Robin Le NormandAnd Marc Cucurella; plus midfielders Rodri Hernández, Fabian RuizAnd Dani Olmo — Some of them could still be available if they recover in time.
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