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Lamine Yamal issues great response after Spain branded ‘team of kids’ ahead of Germany clash

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Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has hit back at criticism of the Spain team ahead of Friday’s quarter-final with Germany at Euro 2024.

Former Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has taken aim at La Roja calling them “small and inexperienced” and like a “team of kids” due to the presence of Yamal and Nico Williams.

The quotes were put to Yamal ahead of the match in Germany and he said they would serve only to motivate the Spain squad for the match.

“It’s his opinion, what’s he going to say? He’s German,” he told La Sexta “It’s an attempt to destabilise us.