Overview
- RFEF released the winger from the national team, ruling him out of World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey.
- Jorge de Frutos of Rayo Vallecano was named as Yamal’s replacement for the upcoming fixtures.
- Federation medical staff say they learned of the intervention at 13:47 on the first day of camp, with details arriving via a club report at 22:40 the previous night.
- The procedure was described as an invasive radiofrequency treatment for groin pain, with a medical recommendation to rest for seven to ten days.
- Coach Luis de la Fuente called the situation abnormal and previously undisclosed, and coverage noted prior friction dating to September plus reports that Barcelona pointed to Nico Williams’ similar issue and lack of call-up.