Spain Coach: ‘We Must Help Yamal Keep His Feet on the Ground’
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Coach Luis de la Fuente urged Lamine Yamal to remain humble after his impressive performance against France in the Euro 2024 semifinal.
Sixteen-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal was named Man of the Match in the Euro 2024 semifinal between Spain and France. Yamal scored a crucial goal to equalize, paving the way for Spain’s remarkable comeback and victory over Les Bleus.
Despite Yamal’s outstanding performance, Coach Luis de la Fuente reminded him to stay grounded. When asked if he had ever seen a 16-year-old make such a significant impact in football history, De la Fuente replied:
“Lamine is showing the potential to become a great player in football. But we need to be cautious.”
“We must support him by keeping Yamal’s feet on the ground and helping him develop in the best way possible. We need to stay calm in this situation. In ancient Rome, when speaking of Caesar, they used to say, ‘Remember, he is mortal!'”
“He plays like a very experienced player. I am very happy to have him on the team and hope we can enjoy his talent for many years to come.”
Lamine Yamal made history by becoming the youngest player to score in the Euros/World Cup, breaking the record set by “The King of Football” Pelé in 1958. The 16-year-old has excelled over the past year, leading to high expectations for his future. Yamal’s impressive performances have confirmed his talent and potential in football.
Regarding the upcoming Euro 2024 final, the La Roja coach remained cautious: “I am sure the final will be completely different, with opponents that will demand the best from us. Although it sounds difficult, there is still room for improvement.”
Continuing to speak with reporters, the 63-year-old strategist praised the collective spirit of his players: “I know my players can give even more and do better, and I am quite sure Spain will manage to do that. Our idea of football is based on confidence. We want to maximize our strength.”
“I must maintain faith in this generation of players. They always work for the common good. They are very generous with their work rate. This is just another sign that Spain is a tireless team. I am proud to coach these players.”
