Lamine Yamal turns doubts into calm after his brace against Croatia

Under the stadium lights, La Roja burst against Croatia, winning 4-1 in the Nations League. The young striker Lamine Yamal, from FC Barcelona, scored a brace, confirming his return to top form and reminding of the hopes placed in him.

A renewed serenity

After the match, Yamal did not hesitate to talk about the doubts that recently surrounded his performances. He recalled that he was the subject of many questions just a few weeks ago, before stating that he is now going through a much more serene period.

According to him, this peace of mind is directly reflected in his current performances. He believes he has rediscovered the joy of playing, an element he considers essential to his output. “A month ago, you told me I was sick, that you didn’t know what was wrong with me. Now I am calm and I enjoy it, yes, I really enjoy it, and I think it shows.”

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With three goals scored in the last two outings of the Spanish national team, Yamal notes that his enjoyment translates into a better attitude on the pitch. He reminds that he was only sixteen when he first emerged in the public eye, and that his development is still ongoing.

Continued progression

The winger stresses that he is still in a learning phase and wants to gain influence in the collective play of La Roja. He states that each appearance allows him to progress further, recalling his journey since his debut at sixteen.

Yamal swaps shirt with Perišić during Nations League match

His brace against Croatia largely contributed to the Spanish success, complemented by the contributions of Pubill and Nico Williams. Yamal concludes that this serenity and joy of playing are now visible, promising continuity in the rise of La Roja.