Spain have moved to calm fears over the fitness of Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro after both players trained away from the main group during preparations for Sunday's FIFA World Cup final against Argentina.
Team officials insist the duo are expected to be available for the tournament's showpiece despite their modified training schedule.
The two players took part in individual fitness sessions during Spain's first training session in New Jersey, where Luis de la Fuente's squad is fine-tuning its preparations ahead of the highly anticipated clash.
Their absence from full team drills immediately sparked speculation over possible injuries, but the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) described the decision as a precautionary measure designed to manage their workloads rather than an indication of any serious fitness concern.
According to team officials, both players are recovering from the physical demands of Spain's impressive semi-final victory over France.
Right-back Pedro Porro has been managing a minor hamstring strain, while teenage sensation Lamine Yamal is dealing with bruises and muscle soreness after an intense encounter in which he was repeatedly challenged by French defenders. Neither issue is considered serious enough to jeopardize their involvement in the final.
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente remains optimistic that both players will be available for selection when his side faces defending champions Argentina.
The coach has emphasized the importance of ensuring every member of the squad is in peak condition rather than taking unnecessary risks during training.
Yamal has been one of Spain's standout performers throughout the World Cup, dazzling fans with his creativity, pace, and confidence despite his young age.
The Barcelona forward has become a key figure in Spain's attack, consistently troubling defenders with his direct running and ability to create scoring opportunities.
His potential absence from the final would represent a significant setback for La Roja, making the federation's reassurance particularly welcome for Spanish supporters.
Porro has also enjoyed an outstanding tournament, establishing himself as Spain's first-choice right-back with a series of composed performances.
His display in the semi-final against France was widely praised after he successfully contained dangerous attackers while also contributing offensively with a spectacular goal that helped Spain secure a 2-0 victory. His performances have strengthened Spain's defensive stability heading into the final.
While Yamal and Porro followed individual recovery programmes, the remainder of the Spanish squad completed training without incident. Players appeared relaxed and focused despite the hot and humid conditions in New Jersey, where temperatures reached around 30 degrees Celsius.
The coaching staff is using the days leading up to the final to help the team acclimatize to the outdoor conditions, having played most of their tournament matches in different environments.
Spain will enter Sunday's final full of confidence after an impressive run through the tournament. The European champions have displayed disciplined defending, controlled possession, and clinical finishing to reach their first World Cup final in years.
Their victories over Portugal, Belgium, and France have established them as one of the competition's most consistent teams.
Standing in their way is an experienced Argentina side led by Lionel Messi, who is aiming to add another World Cup title to his remarkable career.
The final has been billed as a fascinating contest between Argentina's experience and Spain's youthful energy, with much attention focused on the anticipated duel between Messi and the emerging star Yamal.
Spain's medical staff will continue monitoring Yamal and Porro over the coming days, but there is growing confidence within the camp that both players will be fit enough to take their places in the starting lineup.
With the biggest prize in international football at stake, Spain is determined to have its strongest squad available as it seeks to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy for the second time in its history.