La Roja coach Luis de la Fuente will be able to count on the Barça phenomenon, even if he suffers from pubalgia. A physical gene feared by the Catalan club which hopes that the Spanish selection does not ask too much of its young player during this international break.
At a press conference, Barça president Joan Laporta did not fail to send a strong message to the Spanish team for its jewel. A Spanish team almost qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
“ I always see a call-up to the national team as recognition, and Lamine is the best in the world in his position. It’s normal that he was called up, but I would like him to manage his playing time because Spain are almost already qualified. One point is enough. But I don’t want to influence the coach or get into controversies. I understand why he was summoned: it’s recognition. I find that Lamine has exceptional qualities. The fantastic match he played in Bruges (Wednesday in the Champions League)… He is disappointed not to have won. He carried the team on his shoulders and put in a superb performance. It’s a pleasure and a joy to see him at this level,” he said. The message is clear. To see if Luis de la Fuente will listen to the words of the boss of the Catalan club.
“We must help Yamal”
Lamine Yamal continues to be talked about. The young FC Barcelona player has moved into a new dimension for several months. The Spaniard is now overexposed and his every move is scrutinized.
For his agent Jorge Mendes, we must help him. “ We’ve all been 18 and we’ve all been young. As the president said (Joan) Laporta, we must support him and help him as much as possible, because he is a major asset for the club,” he said in comments reported by Mundo Deportivo.
And to continue: “ Having everyone’s eyes on you is also a lot of responsibility and pressure. He is doing very well and we must continue to help him, particularly by focusing exclusively on his work. Lamine knows perfectly well what he must do on and off the field: concentrate on his work with complete peace of mind and not talk too much, adds Mendes. He has a physical problem that he is trying to resolve with the club while continuing to play, and that is the most important thing: that he recovers well and can contribute as much as possible to the team. What Lamine does best is talking on the pitch, as we saw during the match in Bruges (3-3, Wednesday evening). In each match, he achieves at least one feat that is only within the reach of a player predestined to reach the top. »
