Ahead of Spain’s Euro 2024 Round of 16 clash against Georgia, concerns arose about the impact of Germany’s curfew on Yamal, with some speculating he might be substituted early. However, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente dismissed those concerns, stating that Yamal will participate in the match as usual and will be available for post-match interviews.
According to Germany’s curfew regulations, minors under 18 years old are prohibited from working after 8 p.m., but athletes receive an extension until 11 p.m., encompassing showering and media engagements.
Addressing the concerns, de la Fuente shared that he communicates daily with Yamal, noting his “maturity beyond his years, he’s still growing, and we treat him like everyone else.”
When inquired about Yamal’s ability to work beyond 11 p.m., de la Fuente responded, “I’m not sure if there are such limitations, but we don’t think so.”
It’s noteworthy that during the Spain-Italy match, Yamal was substituted at 10:30 p.m. The match against Georgia is scheduled to kick off at 9 p.m., meaning that if Yamal plays the full game and engages in post-match interviews, he could potentially be working past 11 p.m. However, de la Fuente’s statements clearly indicate that Spain is unconcerned with the German curfew, and the team will not face penalties (a €30,000 fine) for Yamal’s participation.
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