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Spain Recall Lamine Yamal for Qualifiers as De la Fuente Plays Down Barça Row

Coach Luis de la Fuente says Spain take "zero" risks with players' health.

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Lamine Yamal missed four games for Barcelona with a groin injury he played through while on Spain duty last month

Overview

  • The 18-year-old winger was named to face Georgia on Oct. 11 and Bulgaria on Oct. 14 after returning to Barcelona action.
  • De la Fuente said there is "no conflict" with Hansi Flick and insisted Spain take "zero" risks with player welfare.
  • Yamal aggravated a groin/pubic issue on Spain duty in September, missed four Barcelona games, then played 90 minutes against PSG; a TV reporter said he ended that match with muscle overload.
  • Barcelona filed a formal complaint over September's handling, and sporting director Deco said he spoke with RFEF counterpart Aitor Karanka to improve communication.
  • Spain, perfect in qualifying, could clinch a World Cup place next week depending on other results, and captain Álvaro Morata was left out of the squad.