Barça: Poor performance at Chelsea, Hansi Flick defends Lamine Yamal | OneFootball

Lamine Yamal

Speaking to the press this Friday, Hansi Flick came to the defense of Lamine Yamal. The Spanish prodigy had disappointed against Chelsea in the Champions League last Tuesday.

After two outstanding debut seasons with Barça to kick off his career, Lamine Yamal has struggled since turning 18 this summer. With off-field issues, inconsistent displays, and injuries, Barcelona's number 10 has come under heavy criticism. Last Tuesday at Stamford Bridge, Yamal once again fell short of expectations.

However, the Spanish sensation can count on the support of Hansi Flick, who backed him again this Friday in a press conference: "Lamine is fine and feels good. Many players, when they're substituted, aren't happy. I was a player myself and often didn't react the way I should have. Cucurella is one of the best full-backs in the world, a very good and very intelligent player. But for me, now it's up to Lamine to step up and show that the Chelsea game should be forgotten. Now is the time for him to prove his true worth."