{"id":642416,"date":"2025-11-15T20:23:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T19:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=642416"},"modified":"2025-11-15T20:23:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T19:23:30","slug":"why-did-lamine-yamal-not-play-in-georgia-vs-spain-uefa-world-cup-qualifiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/why-did-lamine-yamal-not-play-in-georgia-vs-spain-uefa-world-cup-qualifiers\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Did Lamine Yamal Not Play in the Georgia vs Spain UEFA World Cup Qualifiers Clash?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spain&rsquo;s win against Georgia is a result that effectively sealed their place at the 2026 World Cup. However, it arrived with a storyline that extended far beyond the pitch. La Roja controlled the match and secured the points they needed. But a lot of focus was still on the unexpected absence of Lamine Yamal.<\/p><p>Yamal&rsquo;s withdrawal from the squad resulted in him missing this month&rsquo;s Spain&rsquo;s fixtures. Spain&rsquo;s performance against Georgia showed very few signs of disruption with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal, and two more from Ferran Torres and Martin Zubimendi. But, preperations were dominated by controversy around Yamal.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The dispute between Barcelona and the Spanish Football Federation over Lamine Yamal's persistent groin injury has escalated again after Barcelona performed an \"invasive radiofrequency procedure\" on the player without prior communication to the Spanish national team's medical&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3mkXxVe8Qv\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/3mkXxVe8Qv<\/a><\/p>&mdash; 1st-goals.com (@1st_goals) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/1st_goals\/status\/1989694313240907876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>November 15, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>The 18-year-old has become one of the most influential figures for Spain after numerous outstanding performances for La Roja. However, this time, he spent less than a day in camp before returning to Barcelona. What followed was a swirl of confusion. It happened largely because the news of his injury came later than expected.<\/p><p>The national team learned late that Yamal had undergone a medical procedure on the same morning that Spain&rsquo;s camp opened. That delay reignited long-standing tensions between Spain and Barcelona. Earlier in the season, both sides had expressed concerns about how his playing time is being managed.<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/italy-vs-norway-preview-betting-odds-predictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Italy vs Norway Preview, Betting Odds and Predictions &ndash; 16\/11\/25<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Especially it was said that he had seen to a flare-up of his groin issue in Spain&rsquo;s previous qualifiers campaign. Barcelona insisted that the teenager had been pushed too hard. Spain maintained that his condition was managed responsibly. The latest development thrust those disagreements back into the spotlight.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spain Move Forward But Why Was Lamine Yamal Missing?<\/h2><p>Luis de la Fuente refused to allow the situation to overshadow his squad&rsquo;s objectives. He repeatedly emphasised the need to focus on their immediate mission. Even then, he acknowledged surprise at how the information reached his staff. However, he avoided escalating the issue publicly.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/azerbaijan-vs-france-preview-betting-odds-predictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Azerbaijan vs France Preview, Betting Odds and Predictions &ndash; 16\/11\/25<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>His insisted that players&rsquo; health remains their top priority. He mentioned that Yamal&rsquo;s long-term development is bigger than any single international window. Against Georgia, Spain leaned on experienced attackers to fill the right-wing role. The team delivered a composed, disciplined display in return.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Yamal is expected to resume his recovery in Barcelona. Although Barcelona are yet to reveal the recovery timeline for the youngster. Now, the discussion remains as to why the decision unfolded as it did, and why communication became the main issue again between the club and country.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spain&rsquo;s win against Georgia is a result that effectively sealed their place at the 2026 World Cup. However, it arrived with a storyline that extended far beyond the pitch. La Roja controlled the match and secured the points they needed. But a lot of focus was still on the unexpected absence of Lamine Yamal. 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