Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal fears he will miss the World Cup with Spain if physical problems limit his dreams, according to reports.
Barcelona and Yamal have infuriated the RFEF for failing to inform Spain’s medical staff that the 18-year-old was undergoing radiofrequency treatment for a lingering groin injury and would therefore be unavailable for the duration of the international match.
Yamal was released from Spain’s duties on November 7, just three days after being called up to de la Fuente’s latest squad for the World Cup qualifiers.
According to reports, Barcelona only informed Spain of the procedure at 10.40pm, hours after the team was due to be on duty ahead of games against Georgia and Turkey.
And now there are reports in Spain that Yamal is ‘fearful’ he will miss out on the World Cup with Spain if Puvardzia continues to affect his on-field minutes this season.
The report added: “If the pubic pain does not resolve completely, Mr. Ramin’s problem may become more serious.” The Barcelona youth product knows that if things don’t go as expected, he won’t be able to be at his best during the final period of his season at Barça, and worse still, if he’s unwell at that point, there’s a very good chance he won’t be able to give his best for Spain at the World Cup. This is an event he doesn’t want to miss as he has been dealing with some physical problems in recent weeks. ”
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In an article about Yamal, The Athletic outlined how Puvardzia could affect the Barcelona star and how it could be treated.
The Athletic reports, “Pubodynia is characterized by pain in the groin area, which may spread to other areas, such as the upper thighs or lower abdomen.” The term refers to a symptom rather than a single condition. A variety of factors can be involved, including muscle strains, tendonitis, and nerve problems. This means that prompt diagnosis and treatment can be difficult.
“Another tricky thing about pubic pain is that rest alone does not completely cure it. Although not all cases are the same, players are often advised to continue playing and learn how to deal with the pain, with a series of treatments and preventive exercises to strengthen the affected area in the hope that the situation will improve. In some cases, footballers may be advised to undergo surgery instead.”
Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente was initially disappointed with Barcelona over Ramal’s late absence, but he did not want to dwell on the recent club-versus-country dispute in favor of the positives.
“The good news is that he’s staying with us for the next 15 years! We need to think about the present and the future. It’s important for now to rely on our current players and win and effectively secure qualification. That’s our priority.”
Regarding maintaining high standards, de la Fuente added: “Everything can be improved and everyone will strive to move forward, but what we have to focus on is tomorrow’s performance. We are on the right path and we have to keep moving forward.”
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Asked about Yamal’s absence from Spain, Real Madrid defender Dean Huyssen told Marca: “He has some problems and it’s normal for him to go home. I also left the camp last month when I felt pain.”
Heusen added: “Lamine is a normal kid. He’s only 18. He sometimes exaggerates things.
“The same thing happened with Vinicius at Madrid. He’s a great player and a good guy, but they criticize him for the smallest things. We can accept it if we deserve it, but often it crosses the line.”
Barcelona and Spain teammate Dani Olmo also defended Yamal after suggestions he did not want to join the team after the recent El Clasico against Real Madrid.
“Lamine always wants to be here with the national team. If he can’t be here this time, it’s because he’s not 100%,” Olmo said.
“His desire to be here has been questioned, but behind closed doors you can see that it’s quite the opposite.”
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