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Clemente: Yamal personal life will wreck Barcelona career

Clemente: Yamal personal life will wreck Barcelona career
Clemente: Yamal personal life will wreck Barcelona careerLaLiga

Former Spain coach Javier Clemente believes Lamine Yamal is in danger of burning himself out.

The Barcelona teen has courted controversy with his off-the-field antics and lifestyle.

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The latest controversy has involved Yamal being released from Spain's squad on Monday after joining up following an examination that uncovered a strain which needed 10-12 days of recovery. The exam had occured without the RFEF's knowledge.

Asked about all the issues swirling around the 18 year-old, former Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao coach Clemente said on Cadena SER: "As a player, he's very good, but the problem is that if he doesn't behave appropriately in his personal life, he won't last long. 

"That's clear. They won't allow it. It won't be as exciting as what we've seen so far."

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