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Luis de la Fuente's men were held to a surprise goalless draw by debutants Cabo Verde in their Group H opener and will be hoping to get up and running on Sunday when they face the Saudis.
On Monday, Barcelona winger Yamal made his first appearance since suffering the injury in mid-April, coming on as a 71st-minute substitute against Cabo Verde.
On Monday, Barcelona winger Yamal made his first appearance since suffering the injury in mid-April, coming on as a 71st-minute substitute against Cabo Verde.
"It's very early, it's unnecessary," the 18-year-old told Spanish public broadcaster RTVE about his readiness to play an entire game.
"It's not the time to play a whole match, but I can play whatever minutes the coach wants."
Head coach De la Fuente told Radio Cope on Thursday that Yamal would be able to play "an hour" this weekend in Atlanta.
"It's not the time to play a whole match, but I can play whatever minutes the coach wants."
Head coach De la Fuente told Radio Cope on Thursday that Yamal would be able to play "an hour" this weekend in Atlanta.
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Yamal could not inspire his teammates in the closing stages against a dogged Cabo Verde, but his Barcelona teammate Pau Cabarsi backed him to deliver at the tournament.
"We already know Lamine's qualities," Cabarsi said. "Whether he comes on or not, he'll help us as much as possible - but I think whoever plays in his place will do just as well."
Spain were the pre-tournament title favourites but they have not got past the last 16 at a FIFA World Cup since lifting the trophy for the first time in 2010.
Source: AFP
"We already know Lamine's qualities," Cabarsi said. "Whether he comes on or not, he'll help us as much as possible - but I think whoever plays in his place will do just as well."
Spain were the pre-tournament title favourites but they have not got past the last 16 at a FIFA World Cup since lifting the trophy for the first time in 2010.
Source: AFP
