Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente played down any disagreement with Barcelona over the handling of Lamine Yamal but admitted communication between the two could be better.

The Spanish Federation released a statement on Tuesday expressing surprise after learning the 18-year-old had undergone a procedure on a groin problem without prior notification from the LaLiga club.

As a result they had to release the winger from their squad for World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey .

"The relationship with all the clubs is wonderful, although everything can be improved. We are doing excellently and we will continue to grow," De la Fuente told a news conference in Tbilisi.

"The best news is that he has 15 years left with us. We have to think about the present and the future.

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