Overview

• Barcelona said Yamal has discomfort in the pubic area, is unable to train or play, and his return depends on how the condition evolves.
• Hansi Flick confirmed the 18-year-old will miss Valencia and is doubtful for the Newcastle Champions League opener, saying Spain played him despite pain and after painkillers.
• Yamal logged 79 and 73 minutes for Spain against Bulgaria and Turkey and did not train between matches, according to Flick.
• The Spanish federation responded that it received no notification from Barcelona of any injury and emphasized regular medical communication with clubs.
• Frenkie de Jong will also miss the Valencia match, and multiple outlets report Barcelona are internally irritated with Spain over the handling of Yamal’s case.