Overview
- The RFEF released Lamine Yamal from the squad for qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey and called up Jorge de Frutos as his replacement.
- Federation medical staff said they learned on Monday that Yamal underwent a radiofrequency treatment for pubalgia with a recommended 7–10 day recovery.
- The RFEF criticized that the procedure was carried out without prior consultation with Spain’s medical team.
- Barcelona president Joan Laporta said the club notified the federation as soon as their doctor informed them and argued the young forward needs protection.
- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente called the situation “not normal,” said the national team lacked details, and warned that neither Barça nor anyone else should try to give him lessons on player care.