Luis de la Fuente defends Yamal, explains decision to allow Barcelona recovery

According to Mundo Deportivo, Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente defended Yamal at a press conference and explained the decision to allow the Barcelona player to continue his rehabilitation in Barcelona.

Luis de la Fuente had to speak out in defense of Yamal, responding to external criticism of the Barcelona player and his own approval for Yamal to continue his rehabilitation in Barcelona. The star has discomfort in his knee and fluid accumulation due to a knock sustained in a recent match. Since the coach has said so, no one should doubt it. If the doctors from the Spanish Football Federation and Barcelona have reached an agreement on this plan, and Luis de la Fuente has approved it, why should anyone interfere?

In recent years, the doctors of these two institutions have not been close partners. Now that they have reached an agreement, it should be respected, accepted, and even celebrated, because Yamal is a flag-bearer for Spanish football, regardless of what some people may think.

The problem lies there: in certain circles, seeing Yamal's Spain national team jersey everywhere in Spanish cities, especially in Madrid, makes them uncomfortable (even angry). And it makes them even more uneasy to see young children in Madrid wearing this jersey. But that's the reality, because Yamal is a genius. A Barcelona player, and also a national team player. It's regrettable that a club injury has once again extended to the national team. Last October, when Dean Huijsen was released due to muscle fatigue, there was no uproar. Two weeks later, he played against Barcelona. Those who were roaring yesterday were silent then. Now let's see what they will do to Luis de la Fuente — the best coach in the world.