Overview
- Lamine Yamal underwent an invasive radiofrequency treatment for pubic discomfort and has been ruled out for 7–10 days, leading to his withdrawal from Spain’s November qualifiers.
- The RFEF says it first heard of the procedure at 13:47 on Monday and received the medical report at 22:40, complaining there was no prior coordination with national-team doctors.
- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente called the situation shocking and abnormal after expecting the winger to be available for matches against Georgia and Turkey.
- Rayo Vallecano winger Jorge de Frutos was called up to replace Yamal, with Spain leading Group E and seeking to lock in World Cup qualification during this window.
- The dispute follows September’s flare-up over Yamal’s pubalgia, when Barcelona’s Hansi Flick criticized Spain’s handling; Spanish reports add that Barça consulted specialist Ernest Schilders and back their current plan.