Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal, has shared the reason behind his frustration after being substituted during their LaLiga match against Alaves on Sunday, according to GOAL.
Lamine Yamal was taken off in the 67th minute with Barca leading 3-0, courtesy of Robert Lewandowski’s hat-trick.
The 17-year-old appeared upset on the bench, just as he did when substituted in the Champions League match against Young Boys days earlier.
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Yamal later explained that his anger was not directed at the substitution but rather at himself, feeling disappointed with his performance and believing he could have contributed more to the team.
“I thought I could play better, deep down I thought I could have played a better game,” Yamal told RNE.
“I demand a lot from myself. I think that’s the line I have to follow to be able to play every game at 100 per cent. It was with myself.”
When asked about his discussion with manager Hansi Flick, he said: “He asked me why I was like that, if it was because of the substitution or why.
“And I told him it was because of me, that I don’t think I helped the team very well, that I could help more… I told him that I would be 100% in the next game.”
