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Relations between Barcelona and the RFEF have been further strained following this latest dispute.<\/p>\n
Lamine Yamal became the centre of controversy during September’s international break, when Barcelona manager Hansi Flick publicly criticised Spain for not taking care of their players.<\/p>\n
Lamine Yamal, who joined Spain with a minor groin problem, aggravated it on international duty.<\/p>\n
He played substantial minutes in both their international matches and subsequently missed four games for Barcelona.<\/p>\n
De la Fuente insisted no risks were taken and that if a player is fit for his club, he may be considered.<\/p>\n
Tensions resurfaced before the October international break when De la Fuente included Lamine Yamal in his squad.<\/p>\n
Hours later, Barcelona released a statement clarifying that the player was injured. The RFEF said Lamine Yamal reported no complaints upon joining the national team.<\/p>\n
This latest update for the November international break perhaps comes as no surprise.<\/p>\n
De la Fuente told reporters that he accepted procedures take place outside the federation but had never experienced a situation like this.<\/p>\n
Sources at Barcelona say their medical team are in constant communication with the RFEF and that the club are acting responsibly – in agreement with the player – with the sole objective of ensuring his recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n