Flick defends young Lamine Yamal against criticism

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 7, 2026Country: Spain

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Flick defends young Lamine Yamal against criticism

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick expressed his support for 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal in response to criticism regarding his emotional reactions. Yamal was visibly irritated during a La Liga match against Atletico Madrid, where he did not celebrate his team's decisive goal. Flick emphasized that Yamal is an exceptional player and deserves support despite his frustrations on the field.

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