Kylian Mbappe has come to the defence of teenager Lamine Yamal, urging the Barcelona star’s critics to “depart him alone”.
Eighteen-year-old Yamal has loved a robust begin to the season, scoring twice and offering three assists in 4 LaLiga matches, although a groin harm has restricted his minutes in current weeks.
The winger, who received his second consecutive Kopa Trophy on the Ballon d’Or ceremony final month, has been dominated out of Spain’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers in opposition to Georgia and Bulgaria.
His current health points have sparked a row between Barca and the Spain nationwide crew, whereas Yamal’s personal life has additionally confronted scrutiny over the previous yr.