Lamine Yamal was today withdrawn from the Spain squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey.
The Barcelona winger was given treatment by his club yesterday morning for an ongoing groin problem with the Spanish FA unaware that the procedure was being carried out.
When they were contacted by Barcelona, the attached medical report also suggested the 18-year-old required up to 10 days of rest, meaning he is now unavailable to the European champions for two crucial games.
The row between club and country has been going on for several weeks but now appears to have reached crisis point.
Here is how the story unfolded over the past few days:
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Friday, November 7
Yamal was included in the 26-man squad named by boss Luis de le Fuente for the games with Georgia in Tblisi on Saturday and the clash with Turkey in Seville three days later.
When asked about the teenager at the press conference, De la Fuente said: “I watched his last game, and I believe he’s in perfect condition.
“His coach said he was ready to play. He’s getting back to being the player he always has been, and we celebrate that. He will stay with us as long as we consider it appropriate.
“We have two very important games and we need to field our best players. We have two hugely important matches to qualify for the World Cup, the stakes are massive and we want the best players with us.”
Sunday, November 9
Yamal plays 97 minutes as Barcelona win 4-2 at Celta Vigo. He scored Barca’s third goal in first-half stoppage time.
Monday, November 10
1347 local time: The RFEF, in their statement, say they first became aware that Yamal had been given what they describe as “an invasive radiofrequency procedure” on his groin by Barcelona’s medical staff.
2000 local time: Players start arriving at the RFEF training complex in Las Rozas.
2240 local time: The RFEF say it received a medical report from Barcelona in which it was recommended Yamal was withdrawn from the squad as he required up to 10 days’ rest.
Tuesday, November 11
1030 local time: The RFEF releases an explosive statement giving their side of events, describing their “surprise and discomfort” that the player had been treated without their knowledge.
1045 local time: Rayo Vallecano winger Jorge de Frutos is called into the squad as Yamal’s replacement.
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