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Barcelona Rules Lamine Yamal Out 2–3 Weeks With Recurring Pubis Issue

The setback reignites questions over Spain's player care after his heavy use in the last international window.

Overview

  • Barcelona's medical bulletin says Yamal's pubic discomfort reappeared after the PSG match, ruling him out against Sevilla and projecting a two-to-three-week recovery.
  • The announcement came hours after Luis de la Fuente named the 18-year-old to Spain's October squad, and he is expected to be withdrawn and replaced.
  • Yamal previously missed four Barcelona games following the September window, when he played for Spain after receiving analgesics, a decision Hansi Flick publicly criticized.
  • Sporting director Deco has held talks with Spain technical chief Aitor Karanka to improve club–federation communication on player management.
  • Yamal had returned with about 30 minutes versus Real Sociedad before completing the PSG game, and his relapse affects Spain's qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria.