Responding to the criticism following Spain’s draw in their opening World Cup fixture, Lamine Yamal stated that securing victories in the knockout stages is far more vital than winning the opening game by a significant margin. While head coach Luis de la Fuente has accepted the criticism positively, he reaffirmed Yamal’s importance to the squad, despite ongoing questions regarding the player’s fitness. Following the initial draw, the coach noted that the team anticipates facing resolute defensive setups from their opponents in the upcoming matches.
