L. De La Fuente: "Let L. Yamali go his own way and avoid comparisons"

2026-06-21 18:05 © afp

The head coach of the Spain national team, Luis De La Fuente, did not intend to compare his star Lamine Yamal with Lionel Messi and other footballers:

"It would be a mistake to compare L. Yamal with any player. He is only 18 years old, and he is developing and maturing... We need to let him go his own way.

Footballers like L. Yamal have something different and are ready for it. They are geniuses like Michelangelo or Salvador Dali.

What seems incredible to us is quite ordinary for them.”

"L. Yamal is having a good run. Whether he plays 55, 58, or 63 minutes will depend on the course of the match.

We will consider his contribution to the "La Roja” national team and what is beneficial for him... You will see in the upcoming matches.”

The Spain national team will play their second World Cup match against Saudi Arabia.

They drew 0-0 in the first encounter with the Green Gully national team.