Spain national team manager Luis de la Fuente brushed off the concern that Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal is playing too many games for the Spanish team.
The 17-year-old winger failed to impress the Spanish fans against Serbia, as Spain played a goalless draw in the 2024 UEFA Nations League.
The Spanish manager replied the press, saying, “We are lucky to have a player like Lamine Yamal who plays so many games for the national team.”
“The calendar is agreed upon by everyone. We must give the national team the importance it deserves.”
“We are victims of the calendar, but not guilty. Players want to go to the national team, and clubs want their players to be internationals.”
“I don’t feel any pressure. If you can’t play 180 minutes in September, then you can just pack up and forget about it.”
In the Euro 2024, Yamal played an integral part in the success of the Spain national team. He played seven matches, scoring a goal and creating four assists in the competition.
The player’s contribution to Spain’s success in the Euro 2024 earned him a lot of praise from football pundits, with many comparing him to Lionel Messi.
The Spain national team manager is expected to rotate his squad in the next UEFA Nations League match against Switzerland on September 8, 2024, at 7:00 pm.
The Spain team will be looking forward to retaining the UEFA Nations League after winning the trophy against Croatia via penalties in the 2022–23 season.
However, to be able to attain this feast, the team needs to be consistent in terms of creating chances and scoring goals because the performance against Serbia was not convincing enough.
How Old Is Lamine Yamal?
The Barcelona winger was born on July 13, 2007, in the city of Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain. He is currently 17 years old with a height of 5 feet and 11 inches.
Lamine Yamal Stats
Yamal has made 64 appearances, scoring eight goals and creating 13 assists in all club competitions. He has received seven yellow cards with zero red cards so far in his career.
He made his international debut for the Spain national team on September 8, 2023. The winger went ahead to score three goals in 16 appearances in all competitions for the country.
Lamine Yamal Market Value
The Spanish Superstar has a market value of €120 million. According to the market value, Yamal is the 10th most expensive player in the world.
Lamine Yamal Wages
The winger receives a weekly wage of €40,192 per week and a yearly income of €2,090,000.
What Is Lamine Yamal’s Religion?
The Barcelona star practices Islam. It was revealed that his former girlfriend, Alex Padilla, switched from a Christian necklace to a Muslim necklace when they started dating.
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