De la Fuente denies special privileges for Lamine Yamal amid delayed arrival at Spain's camp

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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente rejected claims that Lamine Yamal received preferential treatment after the forward was allowed to arrive late at the national team camp. Yamal missed the match against the Czech Republic due to a knee issue and was expected to be available against England.

MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente defended Lamine Yamal against suggestions of preferential treatment after the forward was allowed to join the national team’s training camp later than the rest of the squad.Yamal did not travel for Spain’s Nations League game against the Czech Republic on Thursday because of a knee issue, but he was expected to be available for the match against England on Sunday.