In just 17 years old, Lamin Yamal continues to produce breathtaking performances, drive speculation about his future and make comparisons with football legends Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona. After BarcelonaS hard-fighted 1-0 victory against WetHead coach Hansi -girl weighed in on the conversation, deliver an important message about these comparisons.
Barcelona met Alaves in a crucial match day 22 fixture of the La Liga season 2024-25, and once again stole the Yamal show. Although he did not arrive on the points magazine, his individual brilliance was on a full screen and showed the quality of a world -class player.
A special moment went viral early in the match when, in the 4th minute, Yamal picked up the ball deep in his own half and went into a fascinating solo drivedraws pressure from five defenders before you penetrate an exact pass to RaphinhaCreate a clear point of point.
After the game was asked girl Whether he sees shades of Messi or Maradona in Yamal. However, the German coach was quick to trivialize such comparisons. “I’m not a fan of it, do you know? Lamin is special, he’s a genius. I think I said it at the last press conference. What he did today in some situations was incredible, and I am very happy that he is playing for Barca“Said Flick at her press conference after the match.
While Flick dismissed direct comparisons, he did not stay away from praising Yamal’s remarkable ability: “For a 17-year-old, he can do really well. Every match, every match, he’s good. And the opponents are not easy to play against – they are strong, they defend well, they try to attack him, be aggressive, but he handles it well. I love this boy. “
With 11 successful dribbles against Alaves and a seasonal call of 10 goals and 15 assists in 29 matchesYamal has already exceeded Messi’s goals at the same age while playing a key role in Barcelona’s attack. If he continues on this path he could cement himself as One of the game’s biggest players in the coming decades.
What do Yamal think about Messi comparisons?
Left-footed, a la masia degree and thrives like a right edge at a young age– It is no surprise that many people see Messi’s reflection in Yamal. After playing a crucial role in Spain’s UEFA Euro campaign, he has shown that he can handle the big stage.
However, Yamal himself is not entirely comfortable with these comparisons. In an interview with Highlight After winning the Golden Boy Award, the Barcelona star addressed the constant parallels with Messi:
“It is an honor (should be compared to Messi), But I try to write my own story. Messi is the best in history, and I still take my first steps. These comparisons sometimes do not help“Yamal stated and made it clear that while praise is flattering, he wants to carve his own heritage.
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