FC Barcelona’s Strategy to Safeguard Lamine Yamal’s Future

Things are not going well for FC Barcelona. Already dealing with several key absences, the Catalan club struggled during their recent match against Real Madrid in the Clasico on Sunday. Overwhelmed on the field, Barça now trails their rivals by five points in the league. In addition to this concerning situation at this stage of the competition, the club is facing another pressing issue: the management of Lamine Yamal. The 18-year-old forward has been impressive early in his career but has recently been in the headlines for less favorable reasons.

Overexposed since the start of his career, Barcelona’s number 10 has been heading in the wrong direction this season. Although he has a history of provoking his opponents before major matches, this tendency seems to backfire lately. Before the Clasico, Yamal taunted Real Madrid during an interview with famous Spanish content creator Ibai Llanos. However, his poor performance at the Bernabéu exposed him to criticism, and he even lost his temper with Vinicius Junior towards the end of the match. Adding to the situation are concerns about his surroundings and a controversial relationship with Argentine singer Nicki Nicole, creating a risky scenario for the emerging star.

FC Barcelona has a plan for Lamine Yamal

Apart from the negative attention, Yamal’s physical condition is also a cause for concern. Since returning from the international break in September with a pubic injury, the Rocafonda talent has not performed at the same level. He appears less explosive and has not displayed the same dribbling skill as before, which was also noticeable during the match against PSG. This Tuesday, Sport reported that Barça aims to bring back the former Lamine Yamal. To achieve this, the club has devised a rehabilitation plan, as detailed by the Catalan media.

For the Blaugrana, the priority is to help the winger overcome his physical woes. The medical staff will work almost daily to help him regain his previous phenomenal form. Additionally, the club plans to collaborate with Jorge Mendes, the player’s agent, to manage his social media presence. After being displeased with the player’s pre-match comments, Barça’s leadership wants to prevent similar situations in the future and assist their star in avoiding further controversies. Finally, FC Barcelona aims to quickly move on after a physically and mentally taxing Clasico.