Spain winger Lamine Yamal has been released from the national team camp after Barcelona subjected him to a medical procedure on Monday morning without prior notice to the RFEF medical staff. The treatment, described in a report received late on Monday night, recommends seven to ten days of rest, ruling him out of Spain’s qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey.
The RFEF said it was surprised and concerned to learn at 13:47 on the day camp began that the player had undergone an invasive radiofrequency procedure to address pubic discomfort. After receiving the full details at 22:40, Spain decided to withdraw the player from the call-up, stressing that the decision was taken with the player’s health, safety and well-being in mind.
Lamine Yamal Withdrawn from the Squad for Matches Against Georgia and Türkiye
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The episode deepens tensions between Barcelona and the national team setups, following recent exchanges between Hansi Flick and Luis de la Fuente. Yamal arrived on time for duty in Las Rozas but will now continue his recovery away from the squad. Spain wished him a swift recovery and a prompt return to full fitness.
