Barcelona Defender Downplays Yamal's Absence
Inigo Martinez assures Barcelona fans that the team can cope with Lamine Yamal's absence, emphasizing the squad's depth and quality ahead of their match against Atletico Madrid.
Inigo Martinez, Barcelona's defender, has reassured fans that the team will effectively handle the absence of Lamine Yamal, who is sidelined due to injury. The young star has been pivotal in Barcelona's campaigns in both La Liga and the Champions League this season.
Speaking before a critical clash with Atletico Madrid, Martinez stated, “Yamal consistently creates opportunities for his teammates, but Barcelona has the necessary depth to compensate for his absence.”
He added, “We don’t win or lose because of one player. Yamal is undoubtedly significant for us, but whoever replaces him will perform equally well, or perhaps even better, to support Barcelona.”
Martinez's comments reflect confidence in the team's overall quality, suggesting that Barcelona remains a formidable force despite injuries to key players.