Spain’s manager Luis de la Fuente has warned that Lamine Yamal’s best form is still yet to come ahead of their crucial World Cup quarter-final showdown against Belgium in Los Angeles.
While the teenage sensation has been a constant threat, De la Fuente noted that the attacking brilliance he expects from Yamal has not yet reached its peak in the tournament.
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He remains highly optimistic, however, noting that the forward’s ability to pull multiple defenders creates critical space for his teammates, making him an indispensable asset as they prepare to face the Belgian defense.
“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,” said De la Fuente.
“We were facing a powerhouse of a rival, and the defender who was marking him ultimately had to do so much that he was injured.
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“He doesn’t need extra motivation. You actually sometimes have to calm his intensity. He’s very motivated — he wants to do so much.
“He’s going to perform on the attacking front – that’s very clear.
“He’s got incredible potential. And, of course, this is yet to come in some respects.”
