Lamine Yamal was a hot topic in Spain this week, after the forward missed out on the game against Czechia, leading many to criticise the national team for giving preferential treatment to the Barcelona forward.
Luis de la Fuente, in the lead-up to the England game this evening, defended Yamal and stated no preferential treatment was given and that Yamal had picked up discomfort.
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De la Fuente further confirmed that Yamal will be available in action against England this evening. It promises to be a special evening for the Barcelona star as well, as he is set to don the number ten shirt.
Yamal to wear the number ten jersey
Yamal has been in electric form this season. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
According to Diario SPORT, Yamal will carry the number 10 on his back as Spain take on England, with the opportunity seal top spot in their UEFA Nations League group, having all won all of their five games so far.
It marks something of a change for Yamal, who has largely worn the number 19 shirt during his Spain career so far.
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Yamal won both the European Championship and the FIFA World Cup wearing the number 19 shirt for La Roja.
This comes at a time when Yamal has become very synonymous with the number ten shirt at Barcelona, even dominating shirt sales and inspiring the newer generation, including the son of Declan Rice.
However, with Dani Olmo, who wears the number ten shit for Spain, currently out injured, Yamal will be able to wear the number ten shirt for only the second time in his career.
Not the first time for Yamal
All eyes on Yamal ahead of Spain vs England. (Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images)
Tonight will not, in fact, be Yamal’s first outing in the Spain number 10.
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The forward previously wore it back on October 12, 2024, also in the Nations League group stage, during a narrow 1-0 victory over Denmark in Murcia. Dani Olmo was injured on the occasion as well.
It will be interesting to see how Yamal performs in the number ten shirt for Spain, given that he had a relatively tough outing against Denmark in 2024.
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