Overview
- Lamine Yamal underwent a radiofrequency treatment for pubalgia on Monday and was advised to rest for 7–10 days, leading to his withdrawal from Spain’s qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey.
- The RFEF said it learned of the procedure at 13:47 on the day camp opened and received full details at 22:40, calling the lack of prior communication a source of surprise and discomfort.
- Barcelona recently hosted Belgian specialist Ernest Schilders for an assessment, with multiple reports saying he endorsed the club’s conservative rehabilitation plan and described Yamal’s progress as positive.
- Spain replaced Yamal in the squad with Rayo Vallecano forward Jorge de Frutos, adjusting plans for this international window as qualification scenarios remain in play.
- Yamal had started six straight matches for Barcelona and scored in three consecutive games, though coach Hansi Flick has stressed the groin issue requires continued, careful management after earlier tensions over his September treatment with Spain.