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Spain Rallies Around Lamine Yamal After Procedure Exposes BarçaRFEF Rift

The 18-year-old winger left the national team following groin treatment, with a brief rest period forecast before a Barcelona return.

Overview

  • The RFEF said it was surprised to learn Yamal underwent radiofrequency treatment for pubalgia on the morning camp opened, prompting his withdrawal and a 7–10 day rest recommendation, with reports indicating training could resume on November 18 and a Barcelona appearance on November 22.
  • Head coach Luis de la Fuente defended the player and said there is no issue with Dani Carvajal after their recent Clasico flashpoint.
  • Real Madrid’s Dean Huijsen and Barcelona’s Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres publicly backed Yamal, rejecting claims of dressing-room friction and stressing that both sides want what is best for him.
  • Rayo Vallecano forward Jorge de Frutos was called up as cover for Spain’s World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey.
  • Former Spain manager Javier Clemente warned that Yamal must maintain professional standards off the pitch and urged the club–federation dispute to be handled privately.