Villa comments on Lamin Yamal's condition after his 2026 World Cup debut in Spain's 0-0 draw with Cape Verde.

Former Spain striker David Villa has commented on 18-year-old winger Lamin Yamal's physicality and utility following his debut at the 2026 World Cup, where Spain drew 0-0 with Cape Verde in their first group game. Villa revealed that every football fan really wants to see Yamal play. But the decision on the player's use rests solely with the coach, the player himself and Spain's medical staff. Because they have more information and assessments than anyone else. So trust the team's decision and enjoy Yamal's time on the field, however short. It was previously reported that Spain's medical team warned of a high risk of injury recurrence for Yamal. in the game against Cape Verde Yamal came on as a substitute in the 70th minute and was on the pitch for a total of 20 minutes, with doctors recommending that his playing time be kept as short as possible to reduce the risk. Villa concluded by saying that fans should support and have faith in the team's management. In order for Yamal to have a sustainable future playing in this tournament. --- ## Related Articles 1. [World Cup 2026: Anticipation as England Fans Head to Dallas](https://pitchpulsemedia.com/en/news/world-cup-2026-anticipation-as-england-fans-head-to-dallas) 2. [World Cup 2026: Argentina competes with J sau trận ra quân](https://banthangvn.com/vi/news/world-cup-2026-argentina-uoc-anh-gia-cao-o-bang-j-sau-tran-ra-quan)