"[Yamal's] absence is obvious. But we can't dwell on it because we have two very important matches ahead. I saw him here, but only to say hello and goodbye. I hope now that he can recover soon. Nobody likes being injured."
"Every minute with the national team is pure glory. I've received many special messages; more than even on my birthday! A lot has changed since my call-up, such as the coach and many team-mates who hadn't yet made their debuts, but I'm very happy."
"had never experienced a situation like this before."
Lamine Yamal withdrew from Spain's squad after undergoing a minor procedure without the national medical staff's knowledge. The Royal Spanish Football Federation expressed surprise and concern, and head coach Luis de la Fuente said he had never experienced a situation like this before. Real Betis midfielder Pablo Fornals urged the team not to be distracted, saying Yamal's absence is obvious but Spain must focus on two very important World Cup qualifying matches. Fornals, back in the squad after four years, described every minute with the national team as pure glory and noted his strong club form this season.
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