Overview

• Barcelona said discomfort in Yamal’s pubic area reappeared after the PSG match, ruling him out for the Sevilla game with an estimated recovery window of two to three weeks.
• Spain withdrew the 18-year-old from World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria after receiving the club’s medical information.
• Coach Hansi Flick called the problem complex and declined to set a return date, acknowledging Yamal could miss the Oct. 26 meeting with Real Madrid and will work exclusively with Barça’s recovery staff in the coming weeks.
• The setback follows a September flare-up on Spain duty that cost Yamal four Barcelona matches, a brief return off the bench vs. Real Sociedad, and a 90-minute outing against PSG before the relapse.
• Tensions over player management resurfaced as Flick defended his earlier criticism of Spain’s handling, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente rejected any conflict, the RFEF issued a statement on the withdrawal, and sporting director Deco pursued better information-sharing.