‘I don’t know if he was joking or not’ – Rodri reveals Lamine Yamal’s World Cup focus
Spain midfielder Rodri has revealed just how laser focused Lamine Yamal is on the World Cup ahead of La Roja’s opening game against Cape Verde on Monday.
Yamal is closing in on a return from injury and is expected to be fit for the match. Rodri says the teenager is relishing the challenge ahead of him and is ready to give the tournament his all.
“He’s very excited and happy, I see him eager,” he told El Larguero. “The other day he told me he wasn’t going to the team lunch because he had to prepare for the World Cup. I don’t know if he was joking or not.
“He’s doing well. I see him motivated and eager. In fact, he didn’t go to the lunch because he’s focused.”
Rodri also says he has no worries about Yamal’s fitness as he works his way back from a hamstring injury.
“With Lamine’s age, I think he’ll recover from his injuries in no time and he’s in great shape,” he added. “Well, Nico is different, because Nico has been a bit more hampered throughout the year, but I see Lamine as perfectly fine.”
Yamal is currently expected to be on the bench for Spain’s game against Cape Verde but could potentially see some game time as a second-half substitute.
Source: barcablaugranes.com
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