As Barcelona and Atletico Madrid get set to sq. off in an important La Liga encounter on Sunday, Los Rojiblancos’ trio Julian Alvarez, Robin Le Normand and Conor Gallagher have identified Lamine Yamal as a hazard, hailing him as among the best on the earth.
Simply 17 years outdated, Lamine has develop into the poster boy for Barcelona and has been good this season beneath Hansi Flick, performing as one of many driving forces behind their treble ambitions.
Alvarez speaks extremely of Lamine
Naturally, Atletico Madrid will likely be cautious of him once they host the Blaugrana tomorrow on the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, with Alvarez stating that it’s a privilege to look at gamers just like the La Masia gem.
“He’s very younger, however as of immediately, he is among the finest gamers on the earth. The issues he does and the standard he possesses at such a younger age are admirable,” Alvarez advised EFE (h/t Mundo Deportivo).
“It’s at all times nice to play towards the very best, and for spectators, it’s a privilege to have gamers like him,” he added.
Concerning how his staff will method tomorrow’s conflict towards Barcelona, Atletico Madrid’s main goalscorer this season famous:
“They may method the sport as they at all times do, making an attempt to manage possession and utilizing their strengths, with gamers like Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, who’re in nice kind,” stated the World Cup winner with Argentina.
“They’ve high-quality gamers, however we’re additionally getting ready properly to execute our sport plan, play to our strengths, and with exhausting work and humility, we’ll come out on high,” he added.
Attracting reward from all quarters. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Pictures)
Reward from Le Normand and Gallagher
Robin Le Normand, Atletico’s central defender and Yamal’s teammate in Spain’s Euro 2024-winning squad, additionally praised the younger Barcelona star.
“He’s a participant with a really particular expertise,” Le Normand stated.
“At his age, it’s unbelievable to see the standard he has and the composure he exhibits in such essential matches,” he added.
Nevertheless, Le Normand emphasised the significance of teamwork in stopping Yamal, saying:
“We should minimise his particular person expertise with our collective effort and defensive self-discipline. That’s the key – to remain constant and keep our defensive solidity, which has been wonderful.”
Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher additionally acknowledged Yamal’s distinctive capacity, as he stated:
“Lamine is a good participant. He has already confirmed himself and continues to take action, particularly given his age. He’s a really particular expertise, a high participant. He has demonstrated his high quality and sophistication. He’s very troublesome to cease,” stated Gallagher.