Danish defender comments on Yamal tackle: “Listen, I’m not afraid of you”

Young talent left the match against Denmark shaken and was released from the Spanish national team

Lamine Yamal left the game against Denmark limping and visibly injured and, on Sunday, he ended up being released from the Spanish squad, returning early to Barcelona . The young talent suffered numerous fouls against the Danes, who had Bah and Hjulmand , and Victor Kristiansen spoke about the close marking of the forward.

“It’s simply to say: ‘Listen, I’m also in a fight and I’m not afraid of you’. If there’s an opportunity to have a good fight, even if it might hurt a little, you have to take it,” he said, speaking to Ekstra Bladet .

“It’s always difficult when you face a skilled winger because you can win every duel for 89 minutes and then he can score at the end. Lamine Yamal is very skilled, he’s really good and he’s very young. He’ll be one of the best for many years to come,” he added.

Victor Kristiansen , a 21-year-old defender, was booked for a challenge on Lamine Yamal and will serve a one-match suspension against Switzerland, also for the Nations League .