Yamal in the 2012 Barça: Tello doubts his place
According to RMC Sport, former Barcelona forward Cristian Tello believes Lamine Yamal would not have had a place in the 2012 squad, due to the competition from the era's stars.
In the debate over the role Lamine Yamal would have had at FC Barcelona in 2012, Cristian Tello has offered his take. According to RMC Sport, the former Barcelona forward believes it "would have been complicated for him." Quoted by Onze Mondial, Tello doubts the young player could have established himself given the intense competition at the time.
An era defined by stars
Cristian Tello, who experienced the 2012 Barcelona squad, explains that the presence of numerous senior players made integration difficult. He points to the squad's density and the level of the starting lineup. Maxifoot reports his comments on the phenomenon Lamine Yamal, who has scored 8 goals in 8 matches across all competitions this season.
An assessment that does not question his talent
Despite this doubt, the three media outlets highlight the special status of Lamine Yamal, described as a phenomenon at FC Barcelona. Tello does not deny his talent, but insists on the specific context of 2012, a team already built around major players. His view reflects an era when competition was particularly fierce.
According to RMC Sport, Tello concluded that the situation would have been difficult for Yamal, without completely ruling out the possibility of him succeeding.
