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De la Fuente on Yamal: I have never experienced this before, it is not normal

12:02am, 12 November 2025【Football】

Hupu reported on November 11 that Spanish national team coach De La Fuente talked about Yamal’s sudden withdrawal from the Spanish national team when talking to the media RNEdeportes.

Some things happen beyond the control of the Football Association. That's the way it is, that's the way things are - and we have to accept it. But...this is not normal. Because at least, you certainly haven't experienced anything like this before.

(De La Fuente): No, never, never, never. I've never experienced this. I think this is very abnormal.

So, are you surprised?

(De La Fuente): "Of course, of course, just like everyone else. You don't know anything, you don't hear any news or details, and then suddenly they tell you. I insist, especially on health issues..."

According to Spanish media "World Sports", Barcelona is trying to alleviate the impact of Yamal's groin injury through a series of treatments. One of the treatments - radiofrequency ablation carried out yesterday - has angered the Spanish Football Federation.

The technology uses controlled electrical currents through fine needles guided by X-rays or ultrasound to precisely target and reduce pain-causing nerve signals.

There are two types of this treatment:

• Traditional radio waves, which heat nerves to reduce their activity and relieve pain.

•Pulsed radio waves can relieve pain without damaging the nerves themselves.

This surgery does not require hospitalization, and patients can return to normal activities after the surgery. Typically, this surgery provides significant pain relief and reduces the need for pain medication.

Previously, the Spanish team officially issued an announcement that Yamal had withdrawn from this training camp. The announcement also expressed dissatisfaction with Barcelona.