"Lamine is fine and feels good. Many players aren't happy when we substitute them. I was a player myself, and many times I didn't react as I should have. Cucurella is one of the best full-backs in the world; he's a very good player, very intelligent. But, for me, now it's Lamine's turn to step up and show that we have to forget the Chelsea game. Now is the time for him to show how good he is."
"Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Hansi Flick was asked about Yamal's physical and mental condition following his struggle and reaction to his substitution midway through the second half at Stamford Bridge, but the coach says Lamine is feeling good and issued a public challenge for the teenager to remind the world of his quality in the games to come."
"Lamine Yamal did not have his best night in Barcelona's terrible loss to Chelsea in the Champions League in midweek, with the teenager having to deal with plenty of criticism for his performance against Spain teammate and Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella."
Lamine Yamal struggled in Barcelona's heavy Champions League defeat to Chelsea and faced criticism for his performance against Spain teammate Marc Cucurella. Hansi Flick states that Yamal is physically and mentally fine and publicly challenged the teenager to respond in upcoming matches. Flick acknowledged that many players dislike substitutions and recalled similar reactions from his own playing days, while praising Cucurella as one of Europe's top full-backs. Yamal had shown strong form in the prior three or four games but encountered an inspired defensive display at Stamford Bridge. The setback does not erase Yamal's talent or match-deciding potential.
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