Head coach of the Spanish national team, **[Luis de la Fuente](https://www.transfermarkt.com/luis-de-la-fuente/profil/trainer/60404)**, has responded to the decision to exclude forward **Lamine Yamal** from the squad. It was previously reported that the Barcelona winger underwent an invasive radiofrequency procedure to alleviate pubic discomfort, which will prevent him from joining the team for the upcoming matches in the qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup.

“I am shocked; I have never encountered a situation like this before. To be honest, I don’t think this is normal by any means.

You are in the dark, unaware of the updates… and then something like this happens,” de la Fuente’s words were shared by renowned insider Fabrizio Romano on the social media platform X.