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Barcelona began their La Liga marketing campaign with victory over Mallorca on Saturday, and as anticipated, Lamine Yamal was the star of the present. The 18-year-old offered the help for Raphinha’s opener, earlier than scoring himself within the dying embers with a trademark end into the highest nook.
It was one other particular efficiency from Lamine Yamal, and a kind of in awe was Steve McManaman. Talking to Premier Sports activities (by way of Sport), the previous Actual Madrid participant waxed lyrical about Barcelona’s sensation.
“Implausible aim within the final minute of the sport from Lamine Yamal. We spoke about him early on within the recreation. We spoke about him final yr. He’s the poster boy for La Liga this yr, and he goes and does that with the final kick of the sport. It was completely sensible. His means to go left the place he’s robust but in addition he can go proper and step over. He’s simply bought every little thing at this second in time and he’ll enhance.
McManaman points warning to Lamine Yamal and Barcelona
McManaman additionally issued phrases of recommendation to Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick, as he believes that Lamine Yamal could possibly be prone to inciting opposition gamers, which can result in doable penalties.
“You simply hope that Barcelona maintain him in cotton wool a little bit bit, don’t essentially utilise him on a regular basis when video games are going very well as a result of he’ll infuriate the opposition at instances as a result of he’s so gifted. However what a participant we’ve bought on our arms and it’s an absolute pleasure to return right here and see him.”
Mallorca’s gamers have been visibly sad with Lamine Yamal on a number of events at Son Moix, so maybe there’s some foundation for McManaman’s remarks. Nonetheless, it’s unlikely to have an effect on Flick’s pondering.
