Overview

• Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said he does not remember and is not interested in Hansi Flick’s criticism over Lamine Yamal’s usage during the September qualifiers.
• Barcelona kept Yamal out against Real Oviedo and are expected to hold him back against Real Sociedad as they target his readiness for Paris Saint-Germain on October 1, according to local reports.
• Flick said Yamal returned from Spain duty with groin pain, took painkillers, and still played over 70 minutes in both games, which he argued was not proper player care.
• The Spanish federation has defended its handling, with reports indicating it received no prior warning from Barcelona about Yamal’s condition before the international break.
• Barcelona confirmed that Gavi underwent arthroscopic surgery to suture his medial meniscus, with an estimated recovery timeline of roughly four to five months.