“I believe everyone has their own path, and today I don’t see any red flags in Lamine Yamal’s behavior. I believe Lamine’s attitude towards football and life is what makes him the player he is. He is temperamental, that can’t be changed.”
This was said by Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny while talking about his 17-year-old teammate Lamine Yamal, Idman.biz reports.
The goalkeeper added that such players shouldn’t be subjected to excessive pressure: “On the contrary, you need to be careful and give them the chance to enjoy football. Their joy is contagious, not just for teammates but for millions of football fans worldwide.”
Wojciech Szczesny also mentioned that a star player’s every step carries a heavy burden on those around him: “Lamine is only 17 years old, he has the right, and maybe the duty, to make youthful mistakes. The main thing is that these mistakes don’t have serious consequences. His entourage will undoubtedly play an important role in these matters.”
Lamine will turn 18 on July 13. According to the Spanish media, Barcelona plans to present the player’s new number 10 jersey on that day, a number long worn by star footballer Lionel Messi.
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