Lamine Yamal out of Spain squad as RFEF criticise injury update
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal will miss Spain's World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey as he continues to manage an ongoing groin issue.
www.espn.comHere’s the latest I can confirm from public reporting:
- Lamine Yamal has been linked to a groin/pubalgia issue and has missed or been withdrawn from Spain duty during international windows in late 2024–2025, with Barcelona and the Spanish federation exchanging statements about an invasive treatment and a 7–10 day rest/rehab window .
- In the period around November 2025, reports indicated Yamal underwent an invasive radiofrequency procedure to address pubic/groin discomfort and was released from the Spain squad as a result, with Barcelona continuing medical treatment or rest recommendations .
- By early November 2025, Barcelona and media sources described ongoing groin-related management rather than a definitive cure, suggesting a cycle of rest and targeted rehab rather than a complete resolution of the issue in the short term .
Notes and context:
- The situation centers on pubalgia/sports hernia-type issues, historically challenging to “cure” quickly in footballers, with many reports framing Yamal’s path as management-focused rather than a one-off fix .
- The most specific recent public updates relate to his absence from Spain duties in November 2025 and Barcelona’s involvement in treatment decisions that weren’t fully communicated to the national team medical staff at the time .
If you’d like, I can monitor for official statements from La Roja (Spain national team) or Barcelona and summarize any new developments with precise dates. I can also provide a brief explainer on pubalgia and typical rehabilitation timelines for players.