'I'm on the other side' – Hansi Flick weighs in on Barcelona's Lamine Yamal's dispute with the RFEF
Last weekend, Barcelona were involved in a dispute with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). It is centered around Lamine Yamal, who had received a slight knock during Spain's victory over Denmark – La Roja tried to keep him, but after the requests were made by the Catalans, as well as the carrying out of medical tests, it is it was decided that the 17-year-old sensation would be withdrawn from the team.
FC Barcelona have their eye on Ecuadorian starlet Juan Riquelme Angulo, a very talented and powerful young striker. At just 16 years old, he is 1.93m tall and draws comparisons with Haaland. @joaquimpiera
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) October 19, 2024
Hansi Flick has now weighed in on the situation, as a former international manager himself, he empathized with the Federation, as well as Spain coach Luis de la Fuente (via MD).
“I've been on the other side. The coach did it, it's fine. When the players need to rest, they have to do it. The Spanish national team has very good players and it's not a problem for anyone to play.”
Flick also gave an update on Lamine Yamal, as to whether his minutes will be managed early of Barcelona crucial games against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid next week.
“The focus is on tomorrow's game. We will go step by step. It is an important game and we will start with the line-up that are at their best. This is our idea. The treatment that has been done has gone good for his recovery. It was a good decision by the coach to rest him, and he is ready.
