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Spain release statement on Barcelona's Lamine Yamal after injury scare against Denmark

Barcelona scare: Spain release Lamine Yamal statement after injury concern
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Barcelona attacker Lamine Yamal is released from the Spain camp ahead of La Roja's UEFA Nations League clash with Serbia.

Barcelona attacker Lamine Yamal will not feature in Spain's UEFA Nations League contest against Serbia on Tuesday evening due to the minor issue that he suffered during Saturday's clash with Denmark.

Yamal, 17, was seen limping after Spain's 1-0 win over Denmark, and there had been fears that the attacker could be facing a period on the sidelines with an injury.

However, La Roja head coach Luis de la Fuente suggested that the forward had been the subject of rough treatment from the Denmark players, with the forward suffering from a knock rather than a potential muscular problem.

"You have to apply the toughness that the rules allow," De la Fuente told reporters. "There is a referee there to mark the limit. Against young players with his talent, [opponents] try to intimidate and look for contact.

"The referee has to protect these talented players, but Lamine has to get used to it. I would love it to be a bed of roses, Flower Power, but this sport is like that. Lamine displayed an exceptional attitude and generated a lot for us from the right flank.

"He has a special talent. From there, I had a teammate who used to say: 'What do you want, kisses [from the opponents]?' Teams use the weapons they can within the rules."

Spain attacker Lamine Yamal on September 5, 2024© Imago

Spain confirm Yamal withdrawal from squad

Spain have now confirmed that Yamal escaped a "structural injury" against Denmark, but he will not be risked for his country's next game in the Nations League against Serbia.

"'Lamine Yamal underwent an MRI this morning in Madrid to assess the discomfort reported after the match against Denmark," read a statement from the Royal Spanish Football Federation.

"The tests did not detect any structural injury and the RFEF medical services confirmed that it was an overload. Prioritising the player's health and to avoid any risk of injury, given the imminent match against Serbia, it has been decided to withdraw him from the squad."

Yamal made his debut for Spain in September 2023, and he has represented his national side on 17 occasions, scoring three goals and registering nine assists in the process.

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal on September 19, 2024© Imago

Will Yamal miss any football for Barcelona?

The youngster has been in outstanding form for Barcelona during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring five goals and registering five assists in 11 appearances in all competitions.

Yamal has scored four goals and registered five assists in nine La Liga appearances this term, while he has netted once in two outings in the Champions League.

Barcelona will be back in action against Sevilla in La Liga next weekend, and Yamal is expected to be in the starting side, with that game coming ahead of fixtures against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in the Champions League and La Liga respectively.

The Catalan outfit had been hopeful that Yamal would be released from international duty to avoid any minor issue turning into a long-term problem, and he will now head back to his club to prepare for the contest with Sevilla.

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