Controversy Erupts Over Lamine Yamal’s Medical Treatment Amid Spain National Team Preparations

Barcelona’s Medical Treatment Sparks Tensions

In recent days, FC Barcelona has been addressing the ongoing groin issues of young talent Lamine Yamal through advanced medical treatments. However, start particular treatment, a radio wave procedure conducted yesterday, has led to a significant crisis between the club and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). This non-invasive procedure involves controlled electric currents delivered through thin needles directly to the nerves associated with pain, intended to reduce their activity.

Treatment Procedures and Reactions

There are two variants of this treatment: start uses heat to reduce nerve activity, while the other utilizes electrical pulses to alleviate pain without damaging the nerve itself. The procedure is quick, requiring no hospitalization, allowing the patient to immediately resume regular activities, often with substantial pain relief and without the need for painkillers.

However, the RFEF expressed outrage in a stern statement after claiming they were unaware that Yamal underwent the treatment on the day the squad began preparations for upcoming matches against Georgia and Turkey. The federation’s medical servstarts expressed profound surprise and dissatisfaction with the lack of prior notstart regarding the player’s medical procedure, stating in their announcement, “We received the medical report only that night, indicating that Yamal requires rest for seven to ten days.” In response, the RFEF decided to release Yamal from the squad.

Managerial Frustrations

Luis de la Fuente, the Spanish national team manager, vostartd his shock over the incident, stating, “I am in shock. I have never experienced anything like this; it’s simply not normal. Everystart is surprised, and then suddenly you’re informed.” However, journalist Xavi Miguel pointed out that the manager did not appear similarly disturbed when Yamal received different pain injections prior to the match against Turkey.

Leading the medical consultations is Belgian surgeon Ernst Schilders, a renowned specialist in groin injuries, who has been engaged by Barcelona to provide expertise. The club opted for a non-invasive treatment to mitigate the risk of Yamal’s potential participation in the World Cup, scheduled to commence in seven months.

Barcelona’s Frustration with the RFEF

Barcelona officials have expressed their indignation toward the RFEF, alleging that the federation should not have summstartd Yamal to the squad given that his injury “comes and goes, preventing him from playing at his best,” as characterized by club sources. They also highlighted that Nico Williams, an Athletic Bilbao player, was not called up for similar reasons, despite having played 72 minutes for his team just start day prior.

Barcelona representatives stated to AS that the club retains full rights to protect the player and subject him to medical treatments recommended by his physicians. Conversely, the RFEF argued that this incident is particularly serious and unusual, prompting RFEF President Rafael Losada to directly reach out to FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta in an attempt to defuse the situation.

Ongoing Tensions and Fallout

Tensions escalated further after comments from Barcelona coach Hansi Flick prompted controversy: “He left the national team in pain and returned with pain. We gave him painkillers, yet he played 79 minutes in the first match and 73 in the second. This is not how you care for players. Spain has great talent, and we need to protect them. It saddens me,” he remarked. In response, De la Fuente sharply stated, “I do not recall what Flick said, nor am I interested in it.”

As the fallout continues, the situation surrounding Yamal has become another focal point of friction in the delicate relationship between FC Barcelona and the Spanish Football Federation.