A few days after celebrating his 18th birthday in an atmosphere that unleashed social networks, Lamine Yamal finds herself again at the center of attention. This time, Robert Lewandowski, a strong voice of the Barcelona wardrobe, spoke about it. A sober, but sufficiently striking declaration to feed all speculation. Especially since the Polish striker evokes a change in status and a new form of responsibility.
Lewandowski in Yamal: “You are no longer a child”
In reality, Lewandowski has never mentioned the famous party or the controversy that surrounds it. His clear message is purely sporty: “He is no longer a child, he is an adult now. Lamine can be even better than last season. »» Behind this sentence, the double European gold shoe slides a real requirement. For him, Yamal's evolution now involves high -level consistency. Now a major, the Barcelona prodigy will no longer be able to hide behind his age.
If Lewandowski's declaration can be read as a big brother's advice, it also resonates as a reminder to order in an offensive sector in recomposition. The arrival of Marcus Rashford, loaned by Manchester United, adds a dose of pressure to an already tight hierarchy. Even if Yamal and Lewandowski do not evolve in the same position, they are part of the same sector where the places will be expensive.
Lamine Yamal cropped? The strong message of Lewandowski
Big brother or real rival?
Lewandowski plays a double role with Yamal. That of the model, of course, but also that of the competitor who defends his place in the eleven. At 36, the former Bayern is not yet ready to give in the torch. And this discourse addressed to Yamal is as much proof of requirement as a warning on the reality of the very high level.
Contrary to what some have been able to relay, the famous party did not cause the slightest turmoil within the club. Joan Laporta himself said regretted not having attended it, while Wojciech Szczesny described Yamal as “mature and responsible”. At Barça, the priorities are elsewhere. And if Lewandowski spoke, it's good to speak football.
