Lamine Yamal Withdraws from Spain Squad Due to Injury

Teenage Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has withdrawn from the Spanish national team due to a muscle strain sustained during the Nations League match against Denmark, which Spain won 1-0. Following an MRI scan, the Spanish Football Federation confirmed that Yamal does not have a structural injury but is experiencing discomfort due to overwork. As a precaution to ensure his health and prevent further injury, he will miss the upcoming match against Serbia. Spain's coach, Luis de la Fuente, emphasized the need for referees to protect talented young players like Yamal, who is adjusting to the physicality of top-level football. Yamal has been replaced in the squad by Atletico Madrid's Rodrigo Riquelme. The decision reflects a broader concern over player injuries within the national team during this international break.