“It wouldn't be logical” – Barcelona's Lamine Yamal feels clear ahead of a possible busy summer

In recent weeks, reports have emerged that Lamine Yamal could be in store for a very busy summer. The 16-year-old is expected to join Luis de la Fuente's squad for Euro 2024, but the Spanish Football Federation also wants him to feature at the Paris Olympic Games, which are scheduled to follow immediately after.

Barcelona do not want their young star present in the two tournaments, as they fear a repetition of Pedri's situation in 2021. On that occasion, he was overused by Spain, which led to the increase of injury problems in the three years later. There would certainly be a chance that Lamine Yamal would suffer the same fate if he is selected for Euro 2024 and Paris 2024.

The player himself addressed the situation in an interview with MD. He supported Barcelona's position on the matter, saying it would not be prudent for him to play too much football in the summer.

“It wouldn't be logical to go to both because in the end, since I started, it's about not showing up and playing too much, so it wouldn't make sense to go to both. But obviously if I have to go, at the end of the day you play for Spain, which is a dream”.

It could certainly be catastrophic for Lamine Yamal to play both tournaments this season. The last thing he should do is play too much football – Barcelona they've handled it pretty well so far, but Spain he would undoubtedly risk his development if he is selected twice.