Semedo Warns Portugal Against Obsessing Over Yamal Ahead of World Cup Clash

Portugal defender Nélson Semedo has urged teammates not to fixate solely on Spain’s Lamine Yamal. He warned that overcommitting men to stop the 18-year-old could leave gaps for Spain’s other match-winners. “Yamal is a special talent with frightening potential,” Semedo said. “But tunnel vision risks being dismantled by a squad full of proven threats.” Yamal has scored just once so far but remains a key creative outlet, earning man-of-the-match honours in Spain’s recent 3-0 win over Austria. Portugal finished second in Group K and edged Croatia 2-1 in the round of 32. Their next test is the unbeaten Group H winners in Dallas.

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