The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed that Lamine Yamal was removed from the Spanish team's squad by coach La Fuente for the two 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria.

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Lamine Yamal has suffered a recurrence of his groin injury. Photo: Mundo

Previously, Barca's precious gem was included in the names called by the national team coach at the FIFA Days in October. That caused controversy and concern, because Lamine Yamal was in pain, limping off the field in the match Barca 1-2 PSG on October 2.

RFEF confirmed that the list of the Spanish team was announced before receiving a report on Yamal's condition from Barca. The Federation's view as well as coach La Fuente's is to prioritize the health of the players.

Returning to Lamine Yamal's situation, according to the Spanish press, he has a relapse of his groin injury - pain in the pubic bone, will have to rest for 2-3 weeks, will miss the match this weekend, Barca will visit Sevilla and leave open the possibility of playing in El Clasico, against Real Madrid (October 26).

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Spain's initial squad includes Lamine Yamal. Photo: Madrid Xtra

Lamine Yamal suffered an injury while playing for the Spanish national team at the FIFA Days in September. That made Hansi Flick angry, blaming RFEF and La Fuente for not taking care of the player's health, injecting painkillers so that Yamal could play.

The player had to miss the next 4 matches of Barca, returning from the bench to make a difference in helping the home team win 2-1 against Sociedad, before playing the whole match in the match against PSG (lost 1-2), match 2 of the Champions League.

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