Overview
- Lamine Yamal underwent a same‑day radiofrequency treatment for pubalgia on November 10, which the RFEF says it learned about at 13:47 and only received a medical report at 22:40 advising 7–10 days of rest.
- Luis de la Fuente described the situation as unusual, prioritized the player’s health, released him from the squad, and called up Rayo Vallecano forward Jorge De Frutos.
- Barcelona and president Joan Laporta contend the club informed the federation as soon as they knew, noting the plan was advised by pubalgia specialist Dr. Ernest Schilders.
- The dispute renews prior tension over Yamal’s workload, following September matches that drew criticism from Barça coach Hansi Flick and an October international absence due to the same issue.
- Spain enters its final qualifiers against Georgia in Tbilisi and Turkey in Seville without the 18‑year‑old winger, with both sides publicly emphasizing ongoing dialogue.