Yamal Withdraws from Spain Squad Due to Muscle Strain Precaution

Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has been sent home from the Spain squad to avoid aggravating a muscle strain, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed on Sunday.

Yamal, who had to leave the field in the final moments of Spain's 1-0 victory over Denmark in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday, will miss Tuesday's match against Serbia.

"Lamine Yamal underwent an MRI scan in Madrid this morning to assess the discomfort he reported after the match against Denmark," said the RFEF in a statement.

"The tests did not reveal a structural injury, and the RFEF's medical services have confirmed that it is a case of overwork."

"To prioritise the player's health and to avoid any risk of injury, given the short time until the match against Serbia, it has been decided not to call him up."

The 17-year-old will return to Catalonia as a precautionary measure.

In his place, Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo Riquelme has been called up to the national squad as Spain prepares for their upcoming match.