🎙️ This isn’t normal, Luis de la Fuente shocked by the Yamal case | OneFootball

The Spain manager admits he is "surprised" by the controversy surrounding Lamine Yamal’s withdrawal and the lack of information from the RFEF.

The controversy over Lamine Yamal’s withdrawal continues to grow, and the national team manager, Luis de la Fuente, has fueled the fire by expressing his deep astonishment at how the case has been handled. In statements to Radio Nacional de España, the coach from La Rioja confirmed the communication breakdown, highlighting that it is an unprecedented event in his career.

The main focus of his remarks was the personal impact of the situation. De la Fuente did not hide his disbelief at the lack of notice, suggesting a serious failure in coordination between the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the Catalan club. "I had never experienced a situation like this. I don’t think it’s very normal. You have no news, you don’t know any details, and then you’re told... you’re left surprised," he stated emphatically.

Although the manager tried to downplay the RFEF’s direct responsibility, his words hint at a clear disconnect. He mentioned that there are dynamics outside of the federation’s control: "There are procedures that happen outside the federation. That’s what happens and you have to accept it."

However, the tone of surprise dominates the story, focusing on the unusual way in which the injury and subsequent withdrawal of the young FC Barcelona star were handled. That the top sporting official learns the details of a withdrawal in this way is, without a doubt, a red flag.

The manager’s statements confirm the tension and chaos generated by the ‘Yamal Case’. The RFEF now has the responsibility to clarify these "procedures outside" in order to restore trust and ensure transparency in future call-ups, avoiding "not very normal" situations.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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