Barcelona played out a thrilling 2-2 draw with Real Betis in the 16th round of the Spanish League last evening. Both teams earned a point from the match, allowing Barcelona to maintain their spot at the top of the league table with 38 points, while Real Betis increased their tally to 21 points, placing them in eleventh position.
Following the match, reports from the Spanish newspaper El Nacional revealed that Barcelona’s rising star Lamine Yamal was notably frustrated by the result. Yamal, who fought fiercely throughout the match, was determined to secure a win for his team but felt let down by certain events on the field.
The newspaper claimed that Yamal’s anger was directed at one of his teammates, prompting him to request Barcelona’s head coach Hansi Flick to exclude the player from the team’s lineup for the rest of the season.
Specifically, Yamal reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong’s performance. He allegedly believes that De Jong’s presence disrupts Barcelona’s gameplay, making the team more vulnerable.
According to the report, Yamal feels more comfortable playing alongside midfielders Pedri and Dani Olmo, asserting that their style of play complements his own and improves Barcelona’s overall performance. This preference reportedly led him to push for De Jong’s exclusion from the starting eleven.
The report further mentioned that Barcelona’s management is already contemplating transferring De Jong during the upcoming winter transfer window in January.
The club is reportedly considering signing a replacement midfielder who would likely command a lower salary, aligning with the team’s financial plans.
While these claims remain speculative, they underscore the competitive environment within Barcelona’s squad as the team strives to maintain its dominance in La Liga. If the reported tensions are accurate, the upcoming transfer window could see significant changes in Barcelona’s midfield lineup.
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