Xavi Hernandez insists 16-year-old forward Lamine Yamal still has flaws that he needs to improve to become a complete football player in the future.
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez reveals that Lamine Yamal still needs to improve his tactics. Although the 16-year-old forward made an outstanding performance with Azulgrana. Especially in the latest game where he scored a goal to lead the team to defeat Real Sociedad 2-0. According to a report from Mundo Deportivo last Tuesday. UFABET
Yamal has emerged as Barcelona’s main force this season, pushing senior players like Joao Felix and Ferran Torres off the bench. But the 16-year-old attacker still has What needs to be improved. According to the 44-year-old trainer’s perspective?
‘At a tactical level It is difficult He disconnected The point is he should be in the U17 team. But then he was the chosen one. The fact that he can make a difference at just 16 years of age tells you what kind of player he is. Incredible growth in one year He is stronger, faster, he is a player of the present and the future,’ Xavi said.
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Xavi also explained his decision to remove Robert Lewandowski from the field in the 75th minute, with the 35-year-old striker clearly expressing his frustration. After being substituted before the end of the game 2-3 times in the past
‘Because it’s a week of three games and because of tactical issues. We have to push again. And we need more strength with Fermin (Lopez) and Ferran (Torres) to be more fresh.’
‘We have put in a lot of effort and Robert has put in a lot of effort. I understand the anger. I don’t like being substituted either. But we coaches have to think about everything.’
Xavi also discussed the future of Vitor Roque, a 19-year-old striker who has not yet had a chance to play. ‘We will make a decision when the season ends and it is an internal decision. Today he is struggling with an ankle problem. And it’s amazing that he’s on the team. But he could barely warm up.’
‘There is a competition at Barca. As a coach I understand that players with better conditions will join and nothing more. He is young, competing with the best players.’