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Cubarsi talks Yamal, Vinicius, Rodri, Puyol, Pique – ‘He can win the Ballon d’Or’

Cubarsi talks Yamal, Vinicius, Rodri, Puyol, Pique – ‘He can win the Ballon d’Or’

Barcelona’s younger defender Pau Cubarsi has shared his excessive hopes for his teammate Lamine Yamal, expressing that he firmly believes the ahead has what it takes to win the celebrated Ballon d’Or. 

Yamal, a star within the making, has showcased distinctive expertise, catching the eye of followers and critics alike and in accordance with Cubarsi, his talents on the sector are a uncommon combine, and he possesses the expertise wanted to achieve the top of particular person soccer awards.

“Lamine Yamal can win the Ballon d’Or. Everybody now sees who Lamine is, however I’ve identified him for a very long time. He has the ability set required to attain it,” he informed RAC1.

Ideas on Ballon d’Or drama

Pau Cubarsi believes Lamine Yamal can win the Ballon d’Or. (Photograph by Angel Martinez/Getty Pictures)

Cubarsi additionally mirrored on his latest expertise attending the Ballon d’Or Gala. The occasion, which celebrates the world’s high footballers, gave him an opportunity to see the spectacular stage of competitors up shut. 

Talking particularly about Vinicius Jr., he famous that making it into the highest 10 and even the highest 20 in Ballon d’Or rankings is a outstanding achievement for any footballer. 

He talked about that, whereas Vinicius is an outstanding expertise, the competitors was extremely shut, particularly with gamers like Rodri additionally within the combine. 

“Being among the many high 10 or 20 of the Ballon d’Or is already prize and a footballer must be there. 

“Dani Olmo and I had been there with out successful it. I used to be not stunned that Vinicius didn’t win, he was very even with Rodri,” he famous.

Offside traps and idols 

Pau Cubarsi idolises Puyol and Pique. (Photograph by Angel Martinez/Getty Pictures)

Cubarsi then shared insights into Barcelona’s defensive methods, highlighting the significance of communication in executing an efficient offside lure. 

He identified that the Barça defence depends closely on seamless coordination to catch opponents offside, a ability that has grow to be a key energy for the workforce. 

“It’s a matter of communication,” he said.

He additionally named two legendary defenders as his function fashions: Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique. Though he didn’t have the possibility to observe Puyol’s profession intimately, Puyol’s dedication to Barcelona left an enduring impression on him. 

Pique, too, serves as a guiding determine for Cubarsi, regardless of having a quick stint at Manchester United earlier than returning to Barcelona to grow to be a membership icon. 

 “[My role models are] Puyol and Pique, though I didn’t see Puyol play a lot. I hope I can spend my whole profession at Barça like them, though Gerard was solely at Manchester United for a short while in the beginning,” he mentioned.

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