⚠️Alarm for Nico and Lamine, Spain face World Cup worries | OneFootball

Seven months before the start of the 2026 World Cup, the Spanish National Team faces a serious concern regarding the health of two of its main young talents: Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams. Both footballers are dealing with groin pain, an injury that is affecting their performance and jeopardizing their participation in the World Cup if not properly treated.

Nico Williams Faces Surgical Risk

Groin pain, a non-muscular injury affecting the groin and abdomen, is particularly complex for explosive players like Yamal and Williams, whose playing style relies on sprints, stops, and constant changes of pace.

Both are following a conservative treatment based on physiotherapy and strengthening. However, Nico Williams' situation is more delicate and is already pointing towards surgery. An operation, although effective, involves recovery times of up to four or five months, which would jeopardize his presence in the United States.

Overload and Warning for Flick

Lamine Yamal's case is symptomatic of overload, being the only player from his club with more than 1,000 minutes played this season. The club's coach, Hansi Flick, has acknowledged the difficulty of managing the injury: "He has to manage his injury. This injury comes and goes."

The threat of groin pain is clear: continuing to push can lead to a more serious injury, forcing surgery and, consequently, the possible loss of the World Cup. Managing minutes from now on will be crucial for both players.

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