Kristiansen admits he went to harm Yamal intentionally
The Leicester City defender admitted that he intended to use his tackles to hurt Lamine Yamal as long as they were by the rules and his intention to take the ball away from him. His parallel aim was to mark territory.
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Denmark's national team lost to Spain in the third round of the Nations League on Saturday. Lamine Yamal limped off the pitch with an overuse injury and is on his way to Barcelona. He will be out against Serbia.
He was yellow-carded in one of Leicester City defender Victor Kristiansen's tackles, so Danish newspaper Ekstra Bladet asked him if that was his intention, as he will miss the next game against Switzerland in two days, but will be available again against La Roja on 15 November.
"I didn't do it because I thought I was going to get a yellow card. You might tend to support a player like that, but when you have the opportunity to make a good tackle that can also do a bit of damage, you have to take advantage of it," said the defender, who underlined his admiration for the Barcelona player's form.
"He is a skilful player, really very good for the age he is. He will be one of the best in the world for many years to come. Spain made it easier for me than I expected by letting Pedro Porro go up so we could move more freely and I took care of Lamine when he ran out. That way, I didn't get into one-on-ones as much."
He was yellow-carded in one of Leicester City defender Victor Kristiansen's tackles, so Danish newspaper Ekstra Bladet asked him if that was his intention, as he will miss the next game against Switzerland in two days, but will be available again against La Roja on 15 November.
"I didn't do it because I thought I was going to get a yellow card. You might tend to support a player like that, but when you have the opportunity to make a good tackle that can also do a bit of damage, you have to take advantage of it," said the defender, who underlined his admiration for the Barcelona player's form.
"He is a skilful player, really very good for the age he is. He will be one of the best in the world for many years to come. Spain made it easier for me than I expected by letting Pedro Porro go up so we could move more freely and I took care of Lamine when he ran out. That way, I didn't get into one-on-ones as much."
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