Barcelona ‘fear there could be a repeat of the Pedri situation as Spain target Lamine Yamal for Euro 2024 AND the Olympic Games’ following his stellar performance against Brazil

Barcelona are concerned about a repeat of the Pedri situation as Spain is considering Lamine Yamal for Euro 2024 and the Olympics.

The 16-year-old winger captured the nation’s attention with another spectacular performance during Spain’s 3-3 draw against Brazil on Tuesday night.

Many believe Yamal has already secured a seat on the plane to Germany for Euro 2024 despite having made his international debut in September 2023.

Yamal is also scheduled for the Paris Olympics and the Federation wants to include him in its team, according to Relief.

Barcelona is aware of the Federation’s intention and is concerned about the impact that playing two major tournaments has had on Pedri.

The 16-year-old winger captured the nation’s attention with another spectacular performance during Spain’s 3-3 draw against Brazil on Tuesday night.

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Pedri played 4,996 minutes in one season, appearing 73 times for club and country before taking part in the Olympic Games and Euro 2020.

The then 18-year-old had to settle for a silver medal when Spain suffered an agonizing 2-1 defeat to Brazil in the final in Tokyo.

But, just five days later, Pedri was pictured going through the motions with Barcelona as they looked to move on following the departure of Lionel Messi.

Pedri has since been plagued by muscle problems, having recently suffered another injury during Barcelona’s LaLiga clash against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Therefore, the Catalans are worried that Yamal may experience the same problems after playing both tournaments.

The country’s own law obliges clubs to release players for the Olympic Games, but Barcelona could request that a player be removed from the group.

If the player agrees that it is better not to join the Olympic squad then it is likely that the Spanish coach will allow the withdrawal.

But, if he goes to both, Barcelona will be forced to give him a break once he returns… thus losing someone who is now such an important player for them.

Yamal ranked first in the NXGN list, compiled by a global network of youth football experts.

Barcelona is aware of the Federation’s intention and is concerned about the impact that playing two major tournaments has had on Pedri.

Pedri cried after being substituted due to injury on Sunday against Athletic Bilbao

Previous winners of the gong include the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo and Jadon Sancho, and this year’s list ranks the top 50 youngsters in the world.

Barcelona prodigy Yamal tops the list despite being only 16 years old. The winger, who debuted with the Catalans last season at the age of 15, has begun to shine in Xavi’s team.

Yamal’s impressive performances earned him a call-up to the national team in September 2023, scoring for Spain on his debut against Georgia.

As a result, the 16-year-old star made headlines for becoming the youngest player to play and score for La Roja.