Spain Releases Lamine Yamal from Squad Following Groin Surgery
The Royal Spanish Football Federation has made a significant announcement regarding the young talent Lamine Yamal. Following a recent groin surgery, Yamal has been released from the national squad.
Details of the Surgery
On November 10, the same day Spain commenced its official training camp, it was revealed that Lamine Yamal had undergone an invasive radiofrequency procedure. This surgery aimed to address discomfort in his pubic area. The timing of the procedure raised concerns among the national team’s medical staff.
Communication Issues
- The medical team first learned of Yamal’s surgery at 13:47 on November 10.
- Details were only communicated later that evening at 22:40.
- Rest recommendations of 7–10 days were included in the late report.
The lack of communication prior to the procedure surprised the federation, leading them to prioritize Yamal’s health and subsequently decide to release him from the current squad.
Impact on Barcelona and International Duties
Barcelona’s manager, Hansi Flick, had previously expressed dissatisfaction regarding Spain’s decision to include Yamal in recent qualifiers against Bulgaria and Turkey. Following those matches in September, Yamal missed four consecutive games for Barcelona due to his groin injury.
Recent Performance
- Yamal scored four goals in his last six appearances for Barcelona.
- He was unable to participate in Spain’s matches against Georgia and Bulgaria in October due to an aggravated injury.
Replacement and Future Matches
To fill the void left by Yamal, Spain’s manager, Luis de la Fuente, has called up Jorge de Frutos from Rayo Vallecano. Currently, Spain leads Group E in the Euro 2024 qualifiers, sitting three points ahead of Turkey with two games left to play.
