Spain’s Torres says Yamal should be ‘banned’ over Euro 2024 performance
Spain star, Ferran Torres, has humorously suggested that Lamine Yamal should be banned due to the youngster’s impressive performances at Euro 2024.
Despite being only 16, Yamal has become a significant player for both club and country, leaving Torres astonished by his extraordinary talent.
In an interview with the Guardian, when asked about Yamal, Torres smiled and said, “That he should be banned. What this kid is doing at 16 years of age!”
Torres also discussed his own international form, noting that his recent goal against Albania brings his tally to 20 in just 44 appearances for La Roka.
“I score with my club too – my numbers are there – but there’s something about putting this shirt on, something inside. I’ve been with the national team at youth level and there’s a pride,” he added.
“This is more than a team, our strength is the group. You have to make the most of the minutes you get; make them count and you’ll get more. For a forward, it’s important to score, to say: ‘I’m here, I’m ready.’”
Torres also reflected on Spain’s overall form at Euro 2024. Luis de la Fuente’s squad has stood out as one of the best in the tournament so far, and Torres shared his thoughts on why that might be.
“Maybe we’re more direct that before; we don’t have so much possession. Maybe it’s a little freer. Every coach has his own nuances. But more than a style, what you see is that we are friends on the pitch,” he said.
“You see the energy, the connection, the atmosphere: everyone is totally involved. You see us train and it flows. Above all, you feel empathy and synergy. There’s no rivalry; there’s competitiveness, but not rivalry. Of course, we all want to play but it’s healthy and that’s super-important.”
Spain will next face Georgia on Sunday, competing for a spot in the quarter-finals in Germany.
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