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Spain boss Luis de la Fuente urges patience with Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has insisted he will take good care of Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal and be careful with his development.

The 16-year-old has been called up to the current squad and has already written his name into the history books by becoming Spain’s youngest player and goalscorer.

Spain are now preparing to take on Cyprus in Euro 2024 qualifying and De la Fuente was asked about how Yamal should be taken care of ahead of the game.

“Priority is always given to the health of the players, but we have to know how to live with injuries, they are part of football, they help to be a better professional, person.