Official: Spain announce Lamine Yamal’s replacement | OneFootball

The Spanish national team have on Tuesday announced the identity of the player set to replace Barcelona star Lamine Yamal in their latest squad.

This comes amid confirmation of Jorge de Frutos being given the nod by Luis de la Fuente.

As per a statement across the website and social media platforms of La Roja, ahead of an upcoming pair of World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Türkiye:

‘Luis de la Fuente has called up Rayo Vallecano de Madrid player Jorge de Frutos to play in the last two qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup.’

Winger De Frutos’ late inclusion in the Spanish squad of course comes in response to Lamine Yamal being sent home by the country’s medical staff.

After the 18-year-old underwent a procedure to treat his ongoing pubalgia problems on Monday, the reigning European champions announced:

‘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.’

Conor Laird – GSFN