Lamine Yamal is making headlines again in Spain. Did Hansi Flick reluctantly give him a free pass?
Behind the scenes at FC Barcelona, tensions are reportedly simmering. The focus is on coach Hansi Flick, who kept Lamine Yamal in the starting lineup for the 1-2 loss against Paris Saint-Germain despite an alleged tardiness to a pre-match meeting.
Spanish journalist Manu made this claim on the radio station Cadena SER . Although the statements are unconfirmed, even the Spanish sports newspaper As featured the alleged incident as a major headline story.
Lamine Yamal is making headlines again
Background: Flick enforces strict disciplinary measures at Barca. In the past, several stars have been dropped from the starting lineup due to tardiness.
Did Deco have to mediate with Flick over Yamal?
Before the Champions League match, the former national team coach reportedly planned to bench the 18-year-old as a result. According to Carreno, sporting director Deco then intervened.
“Deco had to mediate so Lamine could play,” claimed Carreno. The German coach was said to be very annoyed by the situation. “Flick did not take this undermining well, as he believes that if a penalty applies to one, it should apply to all.”
There is reportedly confusion within the team, as several stars have previously been dropped from the starting lineup for tardiness.