It is no secret to anyone the status enjoyed by the young Spanish player Lamine Yamal, who has become an essential element in the Barcelona team and the Spanish national team, so Xavi decided to protect the player from the fate of the Catalan team’s trio.
Barcelona developed a solid plan to protect its brilliant player, Lamin Yamal, from a physical standpoint, benefiting from his previous experiences with Javi and Pedri, the team’s players.
According to the newspaper “Sport”, Barcelona, by decision of Xavi, is determined to protect Yamal from injury, especially since he is playing a large number of matches at a very early stage in his career.
The newspaper added: Barcelona agreed with the Spanish national team that Yamal will play only one full match of the two friendly matches for Spain against Colombia and Brazil, and also requested that he be excluded from competing in the Olympic Games in Paris next summer, with only competing in the European Cup finals in Germany.
The report concluded, “Yamal has increased his height by 10 cm in the past 12 months, and his weight has increased by 7 kg, most of which is muscle mass, which is evidence of his continued physical development.”
Xavi Makes History with Call-Up of Teenage Prodigy Lamine Yamal
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has sent shockwaves through the football world with his decision to include 15-year-old Lamine Yamal in the matchday squad for their recent La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid. This move not only thrust Yamal into the limelight but also cemented his place in the club’s record books as the youngest player ever called up for a senior Barcelona team.
Xavi, a former Barcelona legend himself, has clearly been impressed by the young talent’s abilities. In a press conference before the game, Xavi emphasized Yamal’s talent and potential, highlighting his personality, skill in one-on-one situations, and overall strength. He went on to express his belief that Yamal “can define an important era” for the club.
While Yamal did not end up playing in the match, his inclusion in the squad signifies Xavi’s clear vision for the future of Barcelona. This decision comes amidst rumors of interest from other European clubs, eager to snap up the young prodigy before he signs a professional contract with Barcelona. However, Xavi has dismissed these talks, insisting the club’s focus remains on securing Yamal’s future at the Camp Nou.
Only time will tell if Yamal will live up to the lofty expectations Xavi has placed upon him. However, one thing is certain: this historic call-up has thrust the young player into the spotlight and sent a strong message about Barcelona’s commitment to nurturing talent from within their famed La Masia academy.
