
Revealed: Lamine Yamal 'couldn't leave the hotel and asked not to play' as teen star received spine injection before starting Spain clash before injury feud with Barcelona erupted
Lamine Yamal was given an injection by the doctors and physiotherapists of the Spanish national team ahead of their World Cup qualifying clash against Turkey as he was experiencing acute lower back pain. The 18-year-old had sustained a minor injury in the sacroiliac region before joining up with the national team but was trusted to play in the international games, sparking fury at Barcelona.