"In an interaction with Movistar+, Iniesta talked about Yamal's rollercoaster of a season so far, with the midfield legend notably praising the winger. "It's a life journey. He's only 18 years old, and he has to keep developing, learning, making mistakes, and from there he will continue to grow," he said. Iniesta went on to explain how Yamal is getting criticism for the smallest of things only because he is in the spotlight for his brilliance."
"Sometimes, when a person is constantly in the spotlight, people tend to criticise any action or small detail-so I think it's beautiful and special to see Lamine every week doing what he does on the field," he added. Last weekend, Iniesta even backed Yamal for his comments against Real Madrid ahead of El Clasico, classifying them as "adding a little spice", more than anything else."
"Barcelona's recent 3-1 win over Elche CF will serve as a relief to many, especially Lamine Yamal. The young forward, who has struggled with fitness lately, was able to score a vital opener and looks to be back in form after a tough few weeks. Thanks to his goal against Elche, the youngster currently has a tally of four goals and five assists in all competitions. However, with key games approaching, Yamal does need to step up for Barcelona, who are struggling with mounting injuries."
Barcelona beat Elche CF 3-1 with Lamine Yamal scoring the opener, providing relief amid recent fitness struggles. The 18-year-old now has four goals and five assists across all competitions, showing signs of regained form after a difficult spell. Andres Iniesta urged patience, calling Yamal's career a life journey and emphasizing ongoing development through mistakes. Iniesta noted that constant spotlight invites disproportionate criticism and praised Yamal's weekly performances. Iniesta also defended Yamal's pre-El Clasico comments as "adding a little spice". With key fixtures approaching and mounting injuries, Yamal is expected to take on greater responsibility for Barcelona.
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