Lamine Yamal: I do not feel any pressure in football
The Barcelona winger shared his perspective on handling criticism, match results, and personal expectations.
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Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has opened up about his approach to the intense expectations surrounding his career. The 17-year-old insists that he does not allow the outcomes of matches or talk of individual awards to affect his emotional state.
I do not feel pressure in football. I will never go home thinking: I played terribly, I did not win the Ballon d'Or, or we did not win the league. Lamine Yamal
The player emphasized that his primary focus is on working hard and enjoying the game. He also noted that public perception and external ratings often differ from his own assessment of his performances on the pitch.
I can have a match where I feel I played at a 9 out of 10, but people will say it was a seven. Lamine Yamal
Despite the immense attention he receives, Yamal claims he has been accustomed to high expectations from a young age, having been required to shoulder more responsibility than is typical for a player of his years. This mindset helps him remain grounded as he continues to develop at the Catalan club.