Barcelona keeper Szczesny: Yamal doesn't need people telling him how to live his life

Many ex-players and pundits have questioned Yamal's antics away from Barcelona.

But Szczesny insisted to Mundo Deportivo:  "Lamine simply needs to enjoy himself. At 18, you think differently than when you're over 30.

"With his quality and talent, if he maintains his passion and professionalism, there's nothing stopping him from becoming the best player in the world. 

"I don't see anything wrong with it. He's an open-minded guy who loves to enjoy life. We've all been 18, and at that age, it's normal to make mistakes and learn from them. You don't need someone constantly telling you what to do: you have to live your own life."