Overview
- The RFEF said it only learned at 13:47 on Monday that Yamal had undergone an invasive radiofrequency procedure that morning, with a full report arriving at 22:40 recommending 7–10 days of rest.
- Spain released the 18-year-old from the World Cup qualifying camp and named Rayo Vallecano winger Jorge de Frutos as his replacement.
- Head coach Luis de la Fuente called the episode surprising and said he had never experienced a situation like it.
- Barcelona arranged the treatment to address Yamal’s recurring pubalgia after he featured on Sunday, intensifying a running dispute over his medical management.
- The row follows September complaints from Barça manager Hansi Flick that Spain overused Yamal while he was in pain; Spain play Georgia in Tbilisi and Turkey in Seville this week.