Tension in Spain squad: Lamine ruled out, RFEF complain of no warning | OneFootball

Lamine Yamal has been withdrawn from the Spanish National Team squad for the upcoming qualifying matches against Georgia and Turkey. The decision is due to some physical discomfort experienced by the player, although the news has been overshadowed by the strong statement released by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) expressing its deep dissatisfaction with how the situation was handled.

The RFEF statement directly points to an invasive medical procedure the player underwent: "The RFEF Medical Services wish to express their surprise and discomfort after learning at 1:47 p.m. on Monday, November 10, the day the official training camp with the national team began, that player Lamine Yamal had undergone an invasive radiofrequency procedure to treat his pubic discomfort that very morning."

This treatment was carried out without prior communication to the National Team’s medical staff. The RFEF only became aware of the details of the procedure through a report received late at night, detailing the need for rest. "This procedure was carried out without prior communication to the National Team’s medical staff, who only learned of the details through a report received at 10:40 p.m. last night, which indicated the medical recommendation of rest for 7-10 days."

The lack of information and the unilateral nature of the medical action have created clear tension between the Federation and the player’s camp. This situation compromises the sporting plans of the national coach for these vital European commitments, forcing the urgent search for a replacement.

Lamine Yamal will have to observe the recommended rest, thus missing both matches. The RFEF has accepted the withdrawal and must now focus on the work of the rest of the group.

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