Former Barcelona forward Sergio Aguero has a particularly memorable experience of the only El Clasico he played for the club.
During that intense match, he scored a late goal in a 1-2 defeat to Real Madrid at Camp Nou. Tragically, just a week later, his career was cut short due to a heart arrhythmia that forced him into early retirement against Alaves.
Now, as another highly anticipated El Clasico approaches, Aguero has shared his views on Barcelona’s season, its rising talents, and what fans can expect from the upcoming clash.
Thoughts on Barcelona’s start
Sergio Aguero is impressed with Hansi Flick. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images)
When asked about Barcelona’s start to the season, Aguero was quick to acknowledge the club’s strong tradition of developing young players who consistently bolster the squad.
“Barça always brings out those talents from the youth academy and, with a little polishing, they always end up with a great team.
“The new coach is noticeable. He is quite tough. Without knowing him, you realize that he is quite demanding and that ends up bringing out the best in the players.”
He credits the new coach’s demanding style for bringing out the best in players, particularly young talents like Lamine Yamal. According to Aguero, Yamal’s maturity on the pitch is impressive, especially for a teenager.
“Today, Flick has Lamine Yamal, who is very surprising because, being so young, he does things that look like he is 26 or 28 years old,” he said.
More on Yamal
Aguero feels Yamal is beyond his age. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
While only 17, Yamal showcases a level of skill and game awareness often found in players nearly twice his age. Aguero feels that Yamal’s abilities make him a rare talent, someone who might only improve with the right mental approach and training.
“He has a different vision of the game than a 17, 18 or 20-year-old. When I was a kid, I…
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Author : Swapnil Bhopatkar
Publish date : 2024-10-25 05:00:00
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