The Spanish coach, Luis de la Fuente, clearly expressed his position concerning the recent actions of the Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.
This 18 -year -old is an essential player for his club and his country, and the Fuente has selected him in his new Spanish selection for the matches next month.
The reigning European champions begin their qualification campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026 by two trips to Bulgaria and Turkey, on September 4 and 7.
Yamal very criticized
Lamine Yamal should hold in the two games, with its current total of six goals in 21 selections, and its excellent seasonal beginnings in Barcelona.
However, the young man has been criticized, his popularity rating continuing to soar in Catalonia.
A controversial birthday party for its 18th birthday, combined with summer holidays and increased attention paid to its private life, drew attention to Lamine Yamal.
Some supporters were also irritated by his way of style a crown after scoring a goal at the end of the match during the opening victory against Mallorca.
Of the fuente puts things in the end
Asked about the rise of his star, the Fuente remains serene.
“Lamine is 18 years old, but he is a very mature young man. He saw football intensely and knows how to manage a situation as complex as his debut in the national team at 16 “reports Diario as.
“We are talking about the least pleasant aspects of football when we should rather be interested in the values he embodies. Lamine has a formidable capacity for selflessness and generosity. »»
“It is a genius of football. We should focus on this rather than the fact that he bought a car, a motorcycle or that he was seen with a girlfriend. Lamine did nothing that can be criticized. »»
Lamine Yamal is one of the five Barcelona players called by Fuente, alongside Pau Cubarsi, Pedri, Gavi and Fermin Lopez, Joan Garcia, Alejandro Balde and Ferran Torres being excluded.
