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Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta recently spoke with Mundo Deportivo about Barcelona’s progress and the club’s focus on young talents under Hansi Flick.
Iniesta believes Barcelona’s recent emphasis on developing youth players has been a wise investment, and he is confident that the team is on the right path to winning titles this season.
When discussing football with his children, Iniesta mentioned how his kids often ask for jerseys of some of the club’s brightest stars.
Unsurprisingly, Lamine Yamal is a popular request. In addition, his son Paolo Andrea also asked for Dani Olmo’s shirt, while the names of Ansu Fati and Pedri also came up.
“Lamine Yamal, obviously, and Paolo Andrea asked me for Dani Olmo’s. I’m also asked for Ansu’s and Pedri’s,” he began by saying.
Thoughts on Lamine Yamal
Iniesta has nothing but praise for Lamine Yamal. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Regarding Lamine Yamal, Iniesta was asked whether it’s normal for a player so young to perform at such an exceptional level.
Iniesta acknowledged that it’s far from typical. What Yamal has achieved so far is extraordinary, and at just 17 years old, the youngster has his entire career ahead of him.
“It’s not normal as we think of normality. What he’s doing so far is not normal. The challenge is that the environment and what accompanies him guide him to that evolution.
“He’s 17 years old, he has his whole career ahead of him and what he must do is continue enjoying that joy and the freedom of playing in the school playground,” he added.
Iniesta emphasised that the environment around Yamal will be crucial to his development, allowing him to enjoy the freedom of playing football while continuously improving.
“Therefore, everything around him must accompany him so that his growth continues every year.
“Every year he will have to improve himself and that is the demand that he…
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Author : Swapnil Bhopatkar
Publish date : 2024-10-14 05:00:00
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