What defensive responsibilities did De la Fuente say Yamal must take?

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De la Fuente said Yamal must be fully aware of his defensive duties against Portugal.

Luis de la Fuente said Lamine Yamal must be “very well aware of his defensive responsibilities” in Monday’s World Cup last-16 clash with Portugal. He also said the 18-year-old Barcelona attacker is “always willing to do more” and that taking on those duties is part of his growth as a player.
The warning came on the eve of Spain’s match with Portugal
De la Fuente made the remarks on Sunday before Spain faced Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal at the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington. He singled out Portugal as a side “packed with technically superb players,” which made Yamal’s defensive work more important in this match.
Yamal has been praised for his progress in the tournament
Yamal arrived in North America after a hamstring injury and has grown into the tournament after a slow start. He impressed in Spain’s 3-0 win over Austria in the last 32, even though he did not score.
Spain go into the game with three straight clean sheets
Spain opened with a 0-0 draw against debutants Cape Verde, then won three matches in a row without conceding a goal. De la Fuente said he was very pleased with Yamal’s work and with what the whole team has been doing.
De la Fuente sees Yamal as a player who embraces pressure
The Spain coach said Yamal “loves these kinds of games” and likes to be the focus, take responsibility and take the initiative. He described that attitude as “proactive” and said it was a pleasure to see a footballer with those qualities.

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