De la Fuente Slams Lies Over Lamine Yamal Knee Injury And Treatment Claims
Speaking at a press conference at the Spain national team camp, national team manager Luis de la Fuente addressed media inquiries regarding the fitness of Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal. The 19-year-old player was released from the squad ahead of a UEFA Nations League fixture against Czechia due to physical discomfort.
Luis de la Fuente Addresses Knee Inflammation And Dismisses Special Treatment Claims
Responding to public criticism questioning the legitimacy of the squad withdrawal, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente rejected assertions that the teenager received preferential treatment from the association. Joint medical evaluations conducted by staff from both Spain and Barcelona identified specific physical constraints requiring managed recovery.
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clubThe national team coach challenged external commentary directly regarding the medical reports.
“Speaking from a place of ignorance is sad, regrettable. That’s why I’m here to shed some light on the matter,”he stated, before detailing the joint findings.
“Lamine is suffering from inflammation in his knee, he has fluid buildup,”he added, explaining the rationale behind keeping the player out of the traveling party.
The administrative decision removes immediate travel burdens for the forward, allowing targeted rehabilitation protocols to proceed in domestic training environments. De la Fuente maintained that operational protocols remained entirely standard across the roster, asserting that
“Lamine doesn’t have any special treatment. We would have done this for any other player.”
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playerSquad Availability And Recovery Timeline Ahead Of England Fixture
Addressing the emotional toll of external commentary regarding squad management, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente expressed sharp frustration with media reporting surrounding the player’s release.
“What hurts me the most is the lies, the lack of rigor, the lack of truthfulness, and the fabrication. That’s why I’ve revealed more than I should have, but it’s the only way for people to know the truth. I can’t stand people who try to deceive you and lie.”
Despite friction with external observers, internal assessments of the player’s physical trajectory remain encouraging for the upcoming weekend schedule. Alongside teammate Mikel Oyarzabal, the forward’s recovery status points toward potential availability for the subsequent UEFA Nations League encounter against England.
The comments were originally reported by Mundo Deportivo.