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De la Fuente says Yamal’s absence was a medical decision

Yamal staying in Barcelona instead of joining Spain’s camp prompted questions about special treatment and the precedent it might set. De la Fuente said the absence was not Yamal’s choice to avoid the national team. He said routine treatment was followed by the discovery of fluid and inflammation in Yamal’s knee, and that he, Spain’s medical staff and Yamal’s medical staff agreed he should rest and train with his club. The coach rejected special-treatment claims, saying they would have made the same decision for any player. They expected Yamal to join the team Friday.

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