At just 16 years old, Lamine Yamal left his letter of introduction at the Joan Gamper, leading the comeback against Tottenham and with an authentic masterclass that has placed him at the center of everything…
There was no talk of another player after the duel against the English team. On the 18th anniversary of the historic Gamper of 2005, in which Leo Messi burst in against Juventus, Lamine Yamal emulated the Argentine and appeared before the football planet with a total display: speed, overflow, verticality, quality…
His entry onto the field of play changed the fate of a game that Tottenham seemed to have controlled, who had traced back Lewandowski’s initial goal with two goals from Skipp, El Gamper seemed to fly towards London until Xavi brought on the pearl of 16 years.
First he appeared to break down the right wing and put a ball with the outside that only Ferran Torres had to push. Then came the most remembered moment, a sidereal twist on Reguilón that left the Tottenham winger completely broken and that preceded the 3-2, the work of Ansu Fati.
He still had time to start the final 4-2, scoring a through ball for Fermín, who put a cross to the far post, where Abde entered to close the scoring. The departure of Dembélé could be an opportunity for Xavi, who has a player who looks extraordinary in Lamine Yamal.
Ferran, Ansu Fati, Abde and Lamine Yamal could be the answer for a Barcelona whose financial situation makes any transfer very difficult. We will see if the solution is once again in the quarry. Only time will tell.
Xavi: “Lamine is a talent that we have to dose”
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez was cautious about the role 16-year-old Lamine Yamal may play this season.
“Lamine is a talent that we have to dose. It’s wonderful to see him play with this impudence. And Ansu (Fati) and Ferran (Torres) have also been very good,” said the man from Terrasa.
Xavi admitted that the team was not “as good” today as in the last friendly against Milan, although he was full of praise for the rival and praised the reaction in the second half.
“We have played with a great team, with great players and with a lot of rhythm. In the first part we have started well, but it has not finished working. The changes and the change of system have allowed us to react”, he pointed out.
Regarding the move to the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium, the coach of the Barça team commented that “the sensations are good”, but that they still have to adapt to their new home and that, to achieve this, they will need the support of the fans: “We must encourage people to come. We need them. Last year we won titles thanks to them”.
2023-08-09 07:24:42
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