"I make a call-up based on the player's performance in previous matches. In this case, I'm calling up Lamine because he's played three 90-minute matches, which indicates that he's in perfect condition. We always certify through medical services that the players are healthy. There is a protocol that if a player has discomfort, he comes in for tests and then has to go home. Sometimes it is done, and sometimes it is not. Always, now and in the past, we prioritise the health of the player."
"This is a schedule. The clubs know this before the season starts; they know that there are some games that are international windows. What we do is exercise our right and the players' obligation to play for their national teams. It seems that the window"
Barcelona withdrew teenager Lamine Yamal from Spain's national team camp after he underwent radiofrequency treatment for pubic discomfort, prompting friction with the Royal Spanish Football Federation. The federation expressed astonishment at the medical information received when Yamal was released shortly after joining the squad. Barcelona said the treatment followed consultation with an external Belgian specialist and was carried out in the player's best interest. Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente explained that call-ups are based on recent performance, medical services certify player health, protocols exist for discomfort, and player wellbeing is prioritised.
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