Andres Iniesta said Lamine Yamal is important for the Spanish national team
Andres Iniesta, a legendary figure in Spanish football, shared his thoughts on the current state of the national team and their chances at the World Cup, as reported by Zamin.uz.
Speaking at the presentation of a cycling team in Barcelona, the former midfielder emphasized the importance of young talent Lamine Yamal for Spain.
This was reported by Goal.com.
In an interview with Mundo Deportivo, Iniesta stated that Spain’s success is directly linked to Lamine Yamal’s physical condition and performance on the pitch.
Recall that the 17-year-old played a key role in Spain’s victory at the European Championship, but has been struggling with injuries in recent high-stakes matches.
Regarding the tournament’s standout players, Iniesta singled out two stars: Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, whom he described as the brightest stars of the competition today.
Both attackers have consistently led the scoring charts, finding the net from open play.
Iniesta also noted that the current World Cup could produce unexpected results.
In particular, the early exits of strong teams like Germany and the Netherlands came as a surprise to many.
In such major tournaments, even small mistakes can lead to serious consequences, so constant vigilance is essential, the experienced player warned.
Despite his injury, Lamine Yamal played in crucial moments of the group stage.
He appeared in matches against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay, managing to score one goal.
Spain topped their group and will face Austria in the round of 16.
Lamine Yamal is considered a vital player for the national team.
His activity on the field directly influences the team’s overall performance.
I believe Spain is among the favorites to win the title, and I am confident we can become world champions for the second time, Iniesta said.
Under coach Luis de la Fuente, the team can no longer afford mistakes in the decisive stage.
All of Spain and football experts are eagerly awaiting Lamine Yamal’s full recovery and his return to peak form.
While rivals like France and Argentina have already advanced to the next stage of the playoffs, Spain must prove it deserves to be champion.
