Overview
- The RFEF said it learned midday Monday that Yamal underwent a radiofrequency treatment that morning and received the medical report only late that night.
- The federation released him from the World Cup qualifiers after the report advised 7–10 days of rest following the procedure.
- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said he was shocked by the lack of prior notice and called the situation abnormal in a radio interview.
- Rayo Vallecano winger Jorge de Frutos was called up as Yamal’s replacement for matches against Georgia and Turkey.
- Yamal has been managing recurrent pubalgia this season, a flashpoint since September when Barcelona coach Hansi Flick criticized Spain’s handling of the player.