Lamine Yamal on Barcelona management – ‘Things happened that nobody understood’

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has promised his return from injury will produce an improved version of himself, despite already having a case to be their player of the season. He also gave insight into how the team felt at the end of Xavi Hernandez's reign.

The 17-year-old has given an interview to Barcelona club media and noted that he is looking forward to coming back. After missing about a month in November due to an ankle sprain, Lamine Yamal suffered a setback from the injury in mid-December against Leganes.

“I'm sure I'll come back better and with more desire. When you're away for a while, you realize how much you love your job. I will return better than ever. I don't think it was a problem with the other injury; It was bad luck. A blow on the ankle…'

The 17-year-old was pleased with the management of the club and praised manager Hansi Flick for 'always saying the right thing at the right time' and explaining his decisions to the players. But the chaos that seemed to unfold last season was also palpable in the locker room.

“A lot of things have changed. I think it's been a long year, if you count the end of the season. The problems that existed with the coach, with the club, things happened that no one fully understood. But they are learning processes. Yes, it is true that there are more difficult moments when you think that if you have won matches, your achievements will be more appreciated. But the most important thing is the team.”

Earlier this season, Lamine Yamal scored his first goal against Real Madrid. Although he recalled seeing a goal controversially disallowed last year.

“I already scored last year, even though they didn't want to count that… This season, however, it was the 0-3 that somewhat condemned the match. It's a dream, and so on. We arrived in Barcelona and all went out. All we thought about was going out. My mother posted the goal on her WhatsApp status 30 times. The favorite goal of the year is the one against France, and the goal that everyone will remember. And the one from the Clásico.”