'I Understand It': Hansi Flick Defends Lamine Yamal's Reaction To Being Subbed Off

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has hit back at the "noise" surrounding his decision-making after teenage sensation Lamine Yamal appeared frustrated when being withdrawn in recent fixtures.

The German tactician, who is set to reach the milestone of 100 games in charge of the Blaugrana this Saturday against Villarreal, remains calm despite the scrutiny that follows his management of the world's most exciting young talent. Speaking to the club's official media channels, Flick acknowledged that every move he makes at a club of Barca's stature is magnified by the public eye.

Yamal made headlines in the recent clash against Levante for his angry reaction to being substituted, despite Flick's assertion that his response was "normal".

The Barcelona manager has again reflected on the incident and acknowledged that every tactical decision he makes is amplified by the media and the fanbase. He specifically addressed the conversation surrounding the young winger's facial expressions following recent substitutions. Flick noted that while the noise can be overwhelming, it is simply a byproduct of the club's stature. "In Barcelona, if a player or a coach says or does anything, it generates a lot of noise outside. That happens because everyone is watching Barca. At the beginning it seemed as if everything was negative because of the comments. And football is to be enjoyed, in a positive way," Flick explained.

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Flick was quick to defend his right to rotate his squad, even when it involves the jewel of the academy. He insisted that player reactions are natural but emphasised the importance of the collective over the individual. "Here at Barca we already know that if I substitute Lamine they look to see what he does,