Overview
- The RFEF said it learned at 13:47 on November 10 that Yamal had undergone an invasive radiofrequency procedure that same morning.
- Federation medics received full details via a 22:40 report noting a 7–10 day rest period, prompting his withdrawal from the squad.
- Luis de la Fuente said he was shocked by the episode and noted he had never experienced a situation like this.
- Rayo Vallecano winger Jorge de Frutos was called up to replace Yamal for qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey.
- The situation revives tensions over the teenager’s ongoing pubalgia, after prior club-country disputes about his workload and treatment.