Yamal returns to Barca as Spain offer fitness update

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The teenager will miss La Roja’s next game

Lamine Yamal has been released from the Spain squad and will return to Barcelona after picking up a knock during Saturday’s win over Denmark.

The Barca star was spotted limping after the match and will now miss Spain’s next game against Serbia next week.

Lamine Yamal causa baja para el partido ante Serbia.

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Yamal has undergone tests, which have revealed no injury, but will return to Barcelona as a precaution.

Here’s the official statement:

“Lamine Yamal underwent an MRI this morning in Madrid to assess the discomfort he reported after the match against Denmark.

“The tests have not detected a structural injury and the RFEF medical services confirm that it is an overload.

“Prioritizing the player’s health and to avoid any risk of injury , given the imminent match against Serbia, it was decided to suspend his squad.”

The move allows Yamal to rest and recuperate next week and potentially be ready to play Barcelona’s next game against Sevilla.

Source: barcablaugranes.com