‘I don’t care’ – Hansi Flick jumps to defence of Barcelona star | OneFootball

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has this week moved to throw his backing behind youngster Lamine Yamal.

This comes amid fresh criticism of the 18-year-old from rival fans.

Wide-man Lamine is for his part fresh off kicking into gear his 2025/26 campaign in style last weekend.

En route to Barcelona putting Mallorca to the sword by three goals to nil, the Spanish international rounded out the scoring courtesy of a brilliant strike.

Following as much, Lamine unveiled a new-look celebration, which saw the attacker imitate the placing of a crown on his head.

This action sparked frankly needless criticism on the part of rival supporters, who suggested again that Lamine is getting too big for his boots.

Speaking to the media in his pre-Levante press conference on Friday, the subject of as much was in turn put to Barcelona headmaster Hansi Flick.

And the German tactician made use of the opportunity to defend Lamine, explaining:

“I don’t care what other people say about my team. Of course, he’s 18 years old, but he’s a fantastic footballer. I will help him to grow in the right way. This is for me the important thing. What I can see here, his behaviour and everything, it’s okay. It’s really good.”

Conor Laird – GSFN