Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams should recover in time for the World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15 in Atlanta.
Both forwards missed the end of their club seasons with hamstring injuries but remain in Spain’s squad. De la Fuente confirmed they are “progressing as expected,” though they will sit out Thursday’s friendly against Iraq.
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Spain, reigning European champions, are among the favourites in Canada, Mexico and the United States, with group games also against Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
