Hansi Flick's decision to substitute Lamine Yamal in the 82nd minute of Barcelona's match against Rayo Vallecano clearly didn't sit well with the young winger, who appeared visibly frustrated as he headed towards the bench. Yamal was replaced by Marcus Rashford, a change that reportedly prompted the Spanish international to mutter, according to Diario Sport: "Why always me? This is crazy." Flick's assistant, Arnau Blanco, quickly moved to calm him down, but Yamal continued to gesticulate throughout the remainder of the game before ultimately isolating himself in the tunnel to watch the final minutes.
Yamal's occasional intense reactions have consistently sparked debate regarding his character and its impact on the team. So far, the Blaugrana have interpreted these outbursts as nothing more than a strong desire to prove himself. For the record, the Spanish forward has been substituted in 9 of the 37 games he has started this season.