Spain Calls Up Liverpool Winger Víctor Muñoz Amid Lamine Yamal Injury

The UEFA Nations League returns this week with high-stakes group-stage matches as Europe's top national teams prepare for their final fixtures before the March quarterfinals. Defending world champions Spain face a crucial stretch in Group A3, holding a three-point advantage at the top of the standings over second-place England.

In preparation for upcoming fixtures against the Czech Republic and England, Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has called up Liverpool winger Víctor Muñoz to the national team squad. Muñoz joins the team at the training camp in Las Rozas to bolster the attacking options following recent injury setbacks within the squad.

The 23-year-old winger has experienced a mixed start since transferring to Liverpool from Osasuna, netting two goals in his first 12 matches for the Merseyside club after recovering from a recent knee injury. Known for his powerful stride, one-on-one ability, and positional versatility, Muñoz provides a direct attacking presence for La Roja.

The late call-up comes as Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal deals with right-knee physical discomfort. The Spanish soccer federation confirmed that the 19-year-old phenom will not join the squad at the start of the week, though he is expected to link up with the team later in the week.

Yamal is widely anticipated to miss Thursday's penultimate group-stage match against the Czech Republic in Prague. However, his availability remains uncertain for Sunday's marquee matchup against England, which will take place at Atlético de Madrid's Metropolitano stadium.

Sunday's clash between Spain and England highlights a busy international window across League A of the UEFA Nations League. Other top European contenders, including France, Portugal, Italy, and Norway, are also returning to action as teams battle for the coveted spots in next March's knockout rounds.