Overview
- Barcelona told the federation that Yamal underwent radiofrequency therapy for a persistent pubic inflammation and requires rehabilitation.
- Spain confirmed the 18-year-old will sit out World Cup qualifiers against Georgia on Saturday and Turkey on Tuesday.
- National coach Luis de la Fuente called the sequence of events “not normal” and said he learned of the treatment after naming his squad.
- Spain’s staff acknowledged they were informed at midday by Barcelona about the procedure, underscoring internal communication gaps.
- Hansi Flick had already criticized Spain in September over Yamal’s usage and painkiller injections, as concerns grow over the teenager’s heavy workload approaching 150 senior games.