🎥 Why Lamine Yamal was angry, the clash with Flick’s staff | OneFootball

Lamine Yamal was once again in the spotlight because of his anger at being substituted against Atlético de Madrid.

The young Barça talent left the pitch with a clear gesture of frustration that did not go unnoticed by either the cameras or the fans in attendance.

Although there was initially speculation about a possible clash with Hansi Flick, the real reason for his anger was José Ramón de la Fuente, the goalkeeping coach on the technical staff.

During the second half, De la Fuente repeatedly scolded the academy graduate from the sidelines over his decision-making in the final third.

Tension that boiled over after the substitution

The tension increased when the coach reproached him for shooting instead of looking for a pass, even though Robert Lewandowski had set him up beforehand.

Lamine, who had created multiple clear chances without reward, felt that the pressure from the bench was excessive after his effort on the pitch.

When the substitution was made, Flick tried to greet the No. 10 warmly, but he responded with a bitter gesture, pointing behind him.

With that movement, Lamine directed his protest straight at De la Fuente, who was standing just behind the Polish striker at that moment.

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