With his place in the first team of FC Barcelona now cemented beyond doubt, 16-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal has already managed to turn heads from everywhere due to his immense footballing ability and understanding of the game at his very tender age.
The La Masia star has become one of the key assets under Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez this season and it is no secret that the Catalan coach looks to depend on him on various occasions during the ongoing 2023/2024 campaign.
However, Lamine Yamal looks set to take his qualities and talent to the International stage as well. According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, the 16-year-old is set to make his International debut with the Spanish National Team in their upcoming clash against Georgia for the Euro 2024 qualifiers.
The 16-year-old, should he make his debut for Spain under coach Luis de la Fuente, will become the youngest-ever debutant for the Spanish National Team.
He would be overtaking the previous record held by Barcelona teammate Gavi, who was 17 years and 62 days old while Yamal would be 16 years and 57 days old if he makes his debut in the coming hours.
MD suggests that the most likely introduction of the player into this game will come as a substitute, given the intensity and importance of the clash in regards to Spain’s rather worrying struggles thus far in the group.
While de la Fuente is expected to field a more experienced lineup, it would still not exactly be too big of a surprise to see the Barcelona starlet making a start as Spain’s surprise asset. His contributions in training have been reportedly worth noting and it could lead to a place within the starting eleven.
The 16-year-old is expected to don the number 19 for Spain for the time being. His inclusion in the match will surely be one of the biggest attractions in regards to this European clash.
Spain would ideally need the win to keep their hopes of qualifying for the European championship steady, given that they thus far have managed a victory against Norway but also already suffered defeat at the hands of Scotland.
