Lamine Yamal: Spain Boss’s Message After World Cup Qualifier Request
- Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal directly communicated with Spain national team manager luis de la Fuente on Thursday, requesting to be excluded from the upcoming squad, according to AS.
- De la Fuente reportedly responded to Yamal's request by stating that if the player was fit enough to play for Sevilla, he should also be available for international...
- Upon returning to Barcelona, Yamal relayed the conversation to club officials, prompting Sporting Director Deco to contact Aitor Karanka, reportedly receiving an equally unyielding response.
Lamine Yamal Requested Rest From Spain Duty, Met With Resistance
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- Updated october 4, 2025, 7:58 PM EDT
Yamal Sought exemption Due to Discomfort
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal directly communicated with Spain national team manager luis de la Fuente on Thursday, requesting to be excluded from the upcoming squad, according to AS. Yamal reportedly expressed feeling some physical discomfort following Barcelona’s defeat against Paris Saint-Germain and believed a two-week rest period would be beneficial.
De la Fuente Disagreed With Yamal’s Request
De la Fuente reportedly responded to Yamal’s request by stating that if the player was fit enough to play for Sevilla, he should also be available for international duty with Spain, as reported by AS. This suggests a disagreement over the severity of Yamal’s condition and his ability to contribute to the national team.
Barcelona and Spain Officials Remain Firm
Upon returning to Barcelona, Yamal relayed the conversation to club officials, prompting Sporting Director Deco to contact Aitor Karanka, reportedly receiving an equally unyielding response. The subsequent announcement of Spain’s squad, which included Yamal, reportedly caused “outrage” within Barcelona, with club officials feeling as though they were being deliberately challenged, according to AS.