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Lamine Yamal has been withdrawn from the Spanish National Team squad for the upcoming Qualifiers matches against Georgia and Turkey.

The decision was made due to the player's physical discomfort, but the news ended up taking a back seat in light of the strong statement released by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), which expressed strong dissatisfaction with how the situation was handled.

“Lamine Yamal is withdrawn for the matches against Georgia and Turkey.” — Tuesday, November 11, 2025

The official statement from the RFEF directly mentions an invasive medical procedure to which the player was subjected:

“The RFEF Medical Services wish to express their surprise and discomfort after being informed, at 1:47 pm on Monday, November 10 – the day of the official start of the national team training camp – that the player Lamine Yamal had undergone, that very morning, a radiofrequency procedure to treat pubic pain.”

According to the organization, the treatment was carried out without any prior communication to the National Team’s medical department.

The Federation only learned the details at night, through a report received at 10:40 pm, which included the recommendation of rest for 7 to 10 days.

“The aforementioned procedure was performed without prior notice to the National Team’s medical staff, who only received the information through a report at 10:40 pm yesterday, recommending rest for between 7 and 10 days.”

The lack of communication and the unilateral decision by the player’s medical team caused evident tension between the RFEF and Lamine Yamal’s camp.

The situation compromises the sporting plans of the national coach, who will now have to call up an emergency replacement for the decisive Qualifiers matches.

Spain hopes to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup during this November FIFA window.

The team needs to beat Georgia (Saturday the 15th, at 2:00 pm, away) and hope that Turkey does not beat Bulgaria.

Lamine Yamal will follow the medical recommendations for rest and will miss both matches.

The RFEF has accepted the withdrawal and is now focusing its efforts on working with the rest of the squad.

In place of the Barcelona star, Luis de la Fuente has called up Jorge de Frutos from Rayo Vallecano.

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