Overview

• Barcelona’s medical note says pubis discomfort currently prevents Lamine Yamal from training or playing and that his return depends on how he progresses.
• Hansi Flick accused Spain of giving the winger painkillers and pressing him to play, adding he has not spoken directly with Luis de la Fuente and that communication could improve.
• Sporting director Deco endorsed Flick’s stance and urged better protocols between clubs and national teams to protect player welfare.
• Yamal came back from international duty after logging 79 and 73 minutes for Spain and then sat out Barcelona’s match against Valencia.
• Spanish media and specialists suggest a potential absence of a couple of weeks, a timeframe the club has not confirmed.