Following treatment for a nagging groin injury, Lamine Yamal has withdrawn from the Spain squad
for their World Cup qualifiers against Turkey and Georgia. The decision was met with "surprise and concern" from the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), which was not informed by Barcelona that the player would undergo an "invasive radiofrequency procedure".
Lamine Yamal situation
A history of disputes: This is the latest development in ongoing tensions between Barcelona and the Spanish national team over Yamal's fitness.
Differing medical approaches: Barcelona and their manager Hansi Flick have accused Spain of mismanaging the 18-year-old winger's pubalgia, which first surfaced in September while he was with the national team.
Spain's frustration: The RFEF has expressed frustration over the lack of communication from Barcelona, while Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said the situation was not "very normal".
Barcelona's perspective: The club and Yamal's representatives insist they are acting in the player's best interest to manage his long-term health and recovery.
Recovery timeline: Yamal is expected to need 7 to 10 days of rest and will return to Barcelona to recover during the international break.