Overview

• Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said he did not remember Hansi Flick’s remarks and was not interested when asked about them on Thursday.
• Flick had criticized Spain’s handling of Lamine Yamal, alleging the winger was given painkillers and still played 73 and 79 minutes against Bulgaria and Turkey.
• The comments followed Yamal’s return from the international break carrying an issue that was reported to have affected his ability to play.
• Between those qualifiers, Flick said Yamal did not train, which he argued showed inadequate player care by the national team staff.
• Football España reported that Yamal could return within a week, potentially facing Real Sociedad or Paris Saint-Germain, pending medical clearance.