Luis de la Fuente, the manager of Spain, has cautioned that Lamine Yamal’s finest performances are still on the horizon as they gear up for their pivotal World Cup quarter-final clash against Belgium in Los Angeles.
Although the young prodigy has consistently posed a threat, De la Fuente pointed out that the attacking prowess he anticipates from Yamal has yet to fully manifest in the tournament.
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Nonetheless, he remains very hopeful, emphasizing that the forward’s knack for drawing multiple defenders creates vital space for his teammates, making him an invaluable component as they prepare to confront the Belgian backline.
“We know that the best version of him, the attacking Lamine, is something that we haven’t quite seen yet in this World Cup. Not to the level that we’re used to,” remarked De la Fuente.
“We were up against a formidable opponent, and the defender assigned to him ultimately had to exert so much effort that he ended up injured.
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“He doesn’t require additional motivation. Sometimes, you actually have to temper his intensity. He’s incredibly driven — he aspires to achieve so much.
“He’s going to excel on the offensive side – that much is evident.
“He possesses remarkable potential. And, certainly, there’s more to come in various aspects.”
