Yamal gets no special treatment, says Spain coach

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has clarified that Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal did not receive any special treatment when he was allowed to join the national team squad later than his teammates. The 19-year-old was kept off the travelling team for Spain's match against the Czech Republic due to discomfort and inflammation in his right knee, which he sustained after Barcelona's La Liga win over Atletico Madrid.

De la Fuente explained that the decision was made to prevent unnecessary travel and enable Yamal to continue his recovery under Barcelona's medical supervision. He emphasized that the same approach would have been applied to any other player under similar circumstances. De la Fuente also dismissed claims that the decision was influenced by Yamal's role in the national team, expressing frustration over the "lying, lack of rigour, and lack of truthfulness" surrounding the matter.