Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has been dropped from the latest Spain squad for World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey in a shock move by Luis de la Fuente’s team.
Yamal was due to link up with La
Roja for the two fixtures after playing for Barcelona in a 4-2 win over Celta Vigo on Sunday but has now been withdrawn from the call-up.
Here’s the statement from the RFEF:
“The Medical Services of the RFEF wish to express their surprise and discomfort after learning at 13:47 on Monday, November 10, the day of the start of the official training camp with the national team, that player Lamine Yamal had undergone an invasive radiofrequency procedure for the treatment of his pubic discomfort that same morning.
“This procedure was carried out without prior communication to the medical staff of the National Team, with knowledge of the details only through a report received at 22:40 last night, which indicated the medical recommendation of rest for 7-10 days.
“Given this situation, and prioritizing at all times the health, safety and well-being of the player, the Royal Spanish Football Federation has made the decision to release the athlete from the current call-up.
“We are confident that he will recover well and wish him a speedy and full recovery.”
