According to the Spanish expert, too much attention is paid to the talented player, under such pressure it is possible to “break”.
“Lamin Yamal’s entourage? He has great talent, but he needs to be very careful about his surroundings. Too many press conferences, too much attention. Real stars are not those who appear for one season, they are those who stay at the top for 15-20 years. He needs to be careful with his surroundings and what he does,” Caparros, 69, said.
The paparazzi are constantly hunting for the young prodigy: they try to find out about the details of his personal life, contracts, etc. Real Madrid’s French striker Kylian Mbappe has previously called for Lamin’s performance on the pitch to be followed, not what he does off it.
🎙️ Joaquin Caparros (former Sevilla): “Lamine Yamal’s surrounding? He has tremendous talent, but his surroundings must be taken great care of.Too many press conferences, too much exposure.
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— Lamine Yamal Xtra (@Yamal_Xtra) October 15, 2025
Source: sport.ua