ELBAHRAIN.NET Lamine Yamal is the best player in the world – Barcelona coach, Hansi Flick, agrees with Gavi’s statement that Lamine Yamal is currently the best player in the world after Lionel Messi.
Lamine Yamal once again put in a fantastic performance on the pitch.
This time Yamal performed extraordinary when he helped Barcelona beat Real Betis 5-1 in the round of 16 of the 2024-2025 Copa del Rey, Thursday (16/1/2025) early morning WIB.
Throughout the match, the 17 year old wonderkid made the home fans cheer several times with his ball actions which troubled the Betis defense.
Yamal’s real contribution occurred in the 27th minute.
He created a beautiful assist for Jules Kounde’s goal.
Yamal was offered a chip pass in the penalty box, Kounde fired a first-time shot which successfully tore the Betis goal net.
Apart from assists, the player of Moroccan descent also managed to score a goal in the 75th minute.
Yamal stabbed into the penalty box from the right side of the attack, then fired a shot towards the near post.
Overall, Yamal recorded 5 successful dribbles, made 46 touches, created 3 key passes and 19 successful passes.
For its performance, Yamal was given a rating of 8.6 by SofaScore.
After the match, Yamal was highly praised by Gavi.
Gavi called the young Spanish national team winger the best player in the world after Lionel Messi.”Lamine is very good, the best at the moment,” said Gavi as quoted by elbahrain.netfrom Tribuna.
Lamine Yamal is the best player in the world
“However, it would be stupid to compare him with Messi, because there will only be one.”
“He is unique, just like there will only be one Xavi, Iniesta or Busquets.”
“However, it would be stupid to compare him with Messi, because there will only be one.”
“He is unique, just like there will only be one Xavi, Iniesta or Busquets.”
“We have to make our own way,” he added.
In a separate interview, Flick was shown Gavi’s statement.
Flick also admitted that he agreed with the opinion of his foster children.
“I would say that too, yes,” said Flick.
“In big games, you see great talents.” “He has shown it many times.”
“We have to look after him, he is still very young,” added the German tactician.
