Spanish football club FC Barcelona has clarified its position regarding its star player Lamine Yamal (18) and the dispute that arose with national team coach Luis de la Fuente after the player underwent treatment without the knowledge of the football federation or its medical staff. The club stated that its priority is to protect the player's fitness. According to a source within the club, the federation's medical team was informed after Barcelona's match against Celta Vigo about the visit of Belgian expert Schelders to examine the young forward. At that time, the club was not aware that the doctor would order radiofrequency treatment, which requires 7 to 10 days of rest, meaning Yamal would be unable to join the national team for the match against Georgia despite being called up by the coach.
