The name of Lamine Yamal has never been so debated in Spain. A nascent star of FC Barcelona and revelation of the season with La Roja, the young winger is today the target of unexpected criticisms … from the opposing camp. Since the defeat of Spain against Portugal in the final of the League of Nations, the looks have turned on his behavior and his way of displaying his personality, to the point of even irritating the elders of the White House.
It is a certain Guti, an emblematic figure of Real Madrid, which opened hostilities. Guest of the program El Chiringuito, the Madrid did not chew his words by publicly criticizing the attitude of Lamine Yamal. The latter, who came at a press conference with a cap on the back, shocked Guti: “I don't know if it's the first time I have seen that. I don't like! When you represent the Spanish selection, there are codes to respect. In Ibiza or elsewhere, he does what he wants, but not with Spain! »» He hammered, pointing to an attitude deemed moved for such an event.
Lamine Yamal in fire of criticism after the final
The debate quickly extended to social networks and TV sets. Some see in the Guti reaction a form of generational conservatism, others see it as a real lack of respect on the part of the Barcelona. Guti himself, known at the time for his hair extravagances and clothing, defends himself by invoking respect for the institution: “I became old … but there are limits not to be crossed when we wear this jersey. »»
Lamine Yamal attitude: Guti lights the wick
As if to add oil to the fire, another scene causes a lot of ink to flow. When the Trophy is handed over to Portugal, Lamine Yamal stood out by leaving the lawn before applauding the winners, unlike the rest of his teammates. This gesture, considered by some as a lack of respect, helped to accentuate criticism against the young international, already under pressure in the Golden Ball race.
If these controversies reveal the requirement which now surrounds each fact and gesture of Yamal, they also recall that the media pressure on a 17 -year -old player can sometimes be disproportionate. The talent of Barça is not used to slipping, and its attitude, if it must be corrected, does not deserve to be amplified to the extreme either. Rather than beating, it may be time to let the kid grow, especially since he embodies a new generation full of promises for Spanish football.
